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I can't post website links because I'm too new of a member on the forum, but if you google image search "gum graft", the very first picture that comes up is EXACTLY whats happening to my gums. Here's a quote from the website that that picture comes from: "Patients undergoing orthodont...

Hello everyone. Is it possible to get a gum graft done on the lower front teeth during braces treatment? The gum on my lower front teeth is receding a lot because of my teeth coming forward so much. My orthodontist referred me to a periodontist and my appointment is in two weeks. I'm hoping I can wa...

^^ Sorry about the messy quote, here's what I said: I've decided I'm not going to double up because I don't want to over correct like you said. I asked my orthodontist last month how much longer he thinks I will be in braces and he just said the average time is 18-24 months. He said my alignment is ...

[quote="Snowglobe32"]I would not double up on your bands. I know you have heard this before but your ortho knows what he/she is doing. We are in no position to make our own decisions. I would suggest bringing it up with your ortho. It can be hard to ask questions sometimes but just say som...

Ok, so I've had Damon braces for about 13 months and I had a severe overbite or over jet. My orthodontist started me on rubber bands 24/7 as soon as treatment began in order to correct it. I have worn them 24/7 everyday since I began and my ortho and I both have noticed a phenomenal difference and m...