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Hi everyone :-1 I have always heard that braces widen your archs. I have also read in many Orthodontic research material that braces actually enhance the maxilla to its proper genetic potential in the first phase of the orthodontic treatement. On the contrary, my Ortho says that he is actually pushi...

Hi Everyone
I have a question : Do braces affect your natural growth, considering the fact that i am a teenager and i am in braces? If so, is it favourable or adverse?
Also, now that i have braces, will my mandible continue to grow out to its proper genetic potential?

Hi there buddy :) Great to have you join us This is a summary of my braces journey. >When i was going to get braces i was soooooo excited, curious and anxious. i was all like :-* and :dance: and :D and :?: . >When braces were being put on i was all like :yuck: >A few minutes after my braces were put...

Hi there buddy
All i can say is obtain some professional/ specialist consultation.
Best of Luck

WOW
Now thats progress!!!!
Best Wishes

Hi yeahtam and welcome to ArchWired.com message board!! :-1 I have been in braces for about a couple of weeks too.Speaking of tooth movement/bone remodelling, yes the osteoclast process of the tooth bone starts about 72 hours after your braces are put on.So we do see some movement afterwards.I saw a...

Hi ktr78
Hope you get what you desire.Amen
Best Wishes

Hello, Which do you prefer to use with your braces? I'm looking into buying an electronic toothbrush when I come to get braces, just unsure which are the best brands, or whether sticking to a normal non-electric toothbrush. Decisions, decisions :?: Hi Bourjoisx!! I use GUM ORTHODONTIC TOOTH BRUSH #...

Hi Ciara :-1 !! Welcome to the ArchWired.com Forum. We are all in the same boat here. No wait. I mean not in the same boat. We all have our different problems.We are all in different boats.But we all do have one thing in common.For those of us in braces, we have departed from the Port of Dissatisfac...

Hi jadewyt

I am 17 and just got my braces in October 2012.
But just like you i am excited and afraid and worried,and "afraid because of all of the uncertainties"
Good Luck on beginning your new journey.
Keep us posted.

Hi there bherl0 :-1 !!!! Welcome to ArchWired.com on behalf of all the members.Or should I say my family members :) :jump: . Well since you "perceive" to have a bimaxillary protrusion, and have not obtained any professional opinion, I advise you to do the latter i.e pay a visit to a specia...

Thank You for Your reply Noni

WOW!! This is the HOTTEST topic to speak about. I am almost 18 years old now and got my braces a couple of weeks ago. I was 16 when I got my braces. crazybeautiful, I'm the same. I need surgery too. I didn't know my whole life though, I found out when I was 15. Still at 15, I decided to go for it. I...

For me , I would love to have powerchain if they are going to narrow my upper arch , I had small upper jaw and I don't like that it become wide now . HI Noni! What do u mean by: "I had small upper jaw and I don't like that it become wide now" 1. Can you please elaborate?????? 2. How did t...

It really is normal, once you get the braces off they'll protrude less. Keep in mind too as you age your upper lip will flatten/thin so they'll protrude even less, it's youthful and attractive the way they look now. WOW!! ReoSity u took the words right out of my mouth :thumbsup: I dont really see a...