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I got my top braces put on in August 2015 and within weeks they moved dramatically. Practically straight within 3 months - and my two front teeth were crooked, twisted and protruding quite badly. However my bottom teeth are proving difficult. I got my braces put on on the 26 January and since then I...

Also, Lilyflower, I haven't noticed and swelling or bleeding on that particular tooth, but I have noticed the tooth directly below it bleeding at the gum slightly after brushing. Never had a problem with that tooth before.

Thanks MetalliKA, that does make sense! And thanks for that link ItsFreya! Very helpful. I've just remembered something which might explain my teeth feeling lose. Ever since I got my braces on, I've noticed I wake up sometimes clenching my jaw really hard. Now, I'm not sure if this is a problem I've...

Apologies for my poor formatting above - I can't seem to get the hang of quoting on this forum (or find an edit button for that matter).

Thanks for the replies. I feel a little better from your comments but I will still follow both of your advice and call my ortho to discuss. And ItsFreyja, you're right, I never did discuss my past dental issues with my ortho. To be honest, she never asked about my dental health at all and as ignoran...

I know it's normal for your teeth to feel weird or loose, and for their to be movement with braces, but one of my canine teeth really feels like it's actually loose and not just braces-loose. I got my braces put on 5-6 weeks ago and the first 2-3 weeks my teeth felt loose and painful but it subsided...

I just got braces about 2-3 weeks ago and I was told how vital it is to keep my teeth clean. I was told to brush for at least a full two minutes, use mouthwash, and use the interdental brushes and gum cleaning brush I was given after each and every meal or food/drink consumption. I'm able to do this...