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Really pleased now that the pain has gone! Having an adjustment tomorrow but not sure if it's top and bottom braces. Is it normal to lose weight with these? I've lost a stone since February and I don't feel deprived of food although I'm definately eating more slowly. People are starting to notice no...

I was just wondering if my dentist will use 'power chains' to close the new gaps, he hasn't mentioned anything. I go back in just over a week so I'll find out.
Anyone had to have gaps after extractions closed?

Taken Ibuprofen which has helped and will take some more before bed just in case!

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Thanku!

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Hi, I had my top fixed ceramic brace put on in Feb 2012 and my bottom metal fixed brace put on April 2012. I have just had two lower teeth removed to make room on Friday. The holes are healing well but it seems now the teeth are no longer there the ones next to the holes are now on the move and sooo...