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Do power chains lose their strength?

A gap formed between my two front teeth during my first few months with my brace on. its only small, maybe just over 1mm. I had a power

Why does my gap keep reopening? Should I start questioning my orthodontist? (photo)

I have had my braces on for a year and a half. I am supposed to be getting them off next week. The main reason I got my braces was to fix

Should I go back to the orthodontist if my power chain is not completely on the bracket? (Photo)

So I recently had teeth pulled and when I went back to the orthodontist they put a little power chain to close up one of the gaps. The

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do i need power chains? (photo)

i have like two gaps on my teeth and i was wondering whether or not i would get braces. ive had braces for 6 months already and no visable

Power chain ripped about a week ago and now my teeth hurt. (Photo)

My teeth hurt because power chain ripped apart. It ripped about a week ago. My appointment will be on Thur, Feb 18th but I can already feel

Would a power chain help close my gaps quicker? (Photo)

I have had braces for 6 years now and each time Ive been going to the orthadontist she just keeps telling me to wear my elastics. However I

My power chains has come off. What should I do?

I wear braces and have power chains. I also wear elastics and I have just been to the orthodonist. My next appointment is in 8 weeks. The

Can I remove my power chains?

My power chains on my braces are yellow. I have a big event tomorrow and I want to take it off. I was supposed to get my braces tightened 2

How long will it take to close premolar extraction gaps?

I had 2 lower premolars extracted 8 weeks ago - and have had self-ligating braces with power chains for 6 weeks now to close the gaps, in

Spaces that will not close - what can be done?

Hi, getting close to removal. Before removal IPR was done to my central and lateral incisors. After that I noticed a space between them so