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I would love to hear experiences about: 1. How often does an orthodontist use torquing? Usually in what kind of situation? 2. How did it feel? 3. When should torquing start - is it later in the treatment? I have mild bimax protrusion which would require pushing my teeth, including my gums (more spec...

To create space between each gap, your ortho may choose a combination of diamond file, a very thin rotor, or a very thin "drill" that's shaped like a needle (but not as sharp as one, of course.) The diamond file requires the ortho's own strength and doesn't hurt. However I do find the dril...

I also don't understand why braces get so much stigma, post high school. I got mostly best wishes too, if not being impressed at.

At 24 years old, and perfectly glad that I'm doing it no sooner nor later.

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Hello, I started braces to flatten my profile a little, since I have an overbite as well as some crowding. The treatment plan is to create space to "bring back" both my arches a little inward towards the back of my head. I have an obvious, yet not severe, overbite. I have debated for a lon...