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31 Year Old, Female, Diastema, Large Gap - China, CN
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So far I had a consultation they told me I need to...
reefmagJuly 10, 2016
$1,000
So far I had a consultation they told me I need to get a Frenectomy done before I get the braces put in. I was reading online that having it done before my braces can cause scar tissue so I'm wondering if I should do it before or after. Also the dentist was saying i may need to pull teeth to make room?? Why?
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July 24, 2016
Not a dentist but I am in a similar situation as you. I too have the large gap and need both the frenectomy and 4 bicuspid extractions. From what I know, some people say extractions are bad and others say they are good. I have been watching videos of those with tooth being pulled out and most of those with African descent tend to be happy with extractions after braces cause they make their profile less protrusion which is a common feature in Blacks. But then, other races with less full profiles get even flat faces from extractions so they say negative things about it. I am getting extractions cause my lips protrude a lot past my nose. My teeth don't look bad from the outside but in my x-rays they are really buckle teeth and are very crowded which makes my lips seem very outward and gives me an angry look even when I am OK. So, trade carefully, extractions might work or not work best for you. It all depends on your pre- existing profile. And I hope you get a more professional opinion and good luck!!!!
September 5, 2016
Thanks! I got brace without any extractions. I am in China, all the Chinese trained orthodontists said I don't need extractions, I visit 4 of them. The American trained one was the only one who said I needed to have an extraction and shave my teeth and have frenectomy prior to installation of my braces.
UPDATED FROM reefmag
Got my braces installed on very wide diastema
reefmagSeptember 5, 2016
I got my braces yesterday! I am in China so luckily I got an orthodontist who speaks decent English. I got these installed and they said it will take 1.5 years to close the large gap. I have some throbbing pain at the base of my lower teeth and it is difficult to eat anything. In the meantime I am having soups and porridge. There is a sharp wire that ends at my molars and it is jabbing my cheek till it is raw, I am returning to get the wire cut short because I can't deal with that discomfort.
They indicated that they won't extract my molars and will do the frenectomy after my gap has closed. I will visit my orthodontist again in one month, I am looking forward to seeing the changes!
They indicated that they won't extract my molars and will do the frenectomy after my gap has closed. I will visit my orthodontist again in one month, I am looking forward to seeing the changes!
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December 6, 2016
Did you have to get a full set? Could you have just gotten the top set? How much did it cost?
December 7, 2016
Yea, I got the full set because I had spaces on the sides of my bottom teeth and my jaw was misaligned causing me to have difficulty chewing food. It cost $1300 USD and each visit is only 40 cents US or 3 RMB.
UPDATED FROM reefmag
6 Week Pictures
reefmagOctober 18, 2016
I have had one tightening session so far. I am seeing very slight changes, I actually didn't expect to see anything happening so soon. I am not impatient about it either, shockingly. I just want this to be done safely.
My two top, front teeth were previously kicked out at the base like the legs of the letter 'A', now they seem parallel to each other. I have another tightening in less than 2 weeks. Each session has been one month apart so far.
My two top, front teeth were previously kicked out at the base like the legs of the letter 'A', now they seem parallel to each other. I have another tightening in less than 2 weeks. Each session has been one month apart so far.
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