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by howimetjiggy
Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Back wire came loose - Advice Please!
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Back wire came loose - Advice Please!

So the wire came loose from the last bracket in my back molar. This is on my bottom teeth. I somehow was able to put it back in. It does feel loose but the rest of the wire on my bottom teeth feels tight and not loose at all. My appointment is in two weeks for my next tightening. Should I go back no...
by howimetjiggy
Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:34 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Receding Chin
Replies: 0
Views: 920

Receding Chin

Question to those with receding chins or those who can answer this question...

Does fixing an overbite, by removing 4 premolars and pushing the teeth back, make a receding chin look better or worse???
by howimetjiggy
Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 4 bicuspids removed for overbite, advice!
Replies: 5
Views: 6463

I guess I should say I already had 2 pre-molars removed yesterday, not yet the lower because the dentist was concerned...
by howimetjiggy
Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: 4 bicuspids removed for overbite, advice!
Replies: 5
Views: 6463

4 bicuspids removed for overbite, advice!

I am new to this website and I have some advice about overbite correction. I have an overbite that can be described as moderate. I can touch my pallate with my bottom teeth but I would not describe it as severe. Nonetheless I decided I needed braces (I am 27) and I have a great ortho who told me he ...