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That is exactly what I'm talking about. Basically a hook ridged into the bracket vs a metal wire tie connected to that bracket.

Previously in treatment they were needed to bring my #11 canine down. Now they are used to align my bite.

M

I have elastics connected from my canine teeth to my second to back molars and I was wondering if I should use the canine tooth bracket instead of the metal wire tie that is attached to the bracket. Has anyone noticed any difference in effectiveness? My ortho didn't seem to have a particular prefere...

I have elastics connected from my canine teeth to my second to back molars and I was wondering if I should use the canine tooth bracket instead of the metal wire tie that is attached to the bracket. Has anyone noticed any difference in effectiveness? My ortho didn't seem to have a particular prefere...

Does anyone know at what stage 6mm(1/4") super heavy GAC SH6 elastics can be used to connect canines to molars on both sides? I'm thinking it's towards the end of treatment but i'm just curious if anyone has any info. please let me know!!!



M

Does anyone know at what stage 6mm(1/4") super heavy GAC SH6 elastics can be used to connect canines to molars on both sides? I'm thinking it's towards the end of treatment but i'm just curious if anyone has any info. please let me know!!!



M

I've asked a friend who just had braces and he said that the big elastics connecting hte canines to molars are towards the end in some cases. Is this true?

I haven't had to use elastics before but I was curious to know if getting elastics is typically at the end of treatment? my teeth are pretty much straight for the most part even though i've only had my braces for 11 months. I have the heavy elastics connecting my canines to molars.

thx
m

Is elastic use, provided I haven't needed them before, typical towards an end of treatment period?

Sorry, yes an exposure.

I have had my braces since November 4th, 2004 and was originally set for a 24 month max situation because I required a #11 canine exposure and had some minor crowding. I had the exposure in March and things have been going GREAT. The tooth has basically come all the way down and, it's funny because ...

I didn't realize I had sunflower seeds in my food and one of them got snagged under my furthest back molar, barely pulling out my wire and bending it. I went to the bathroom and popped it back in. Should this be OK or should I consult my ortho? -M PS - I know this sounds really goofy but I haven't h...