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I will have been in braces for 4 yrs in January. Straight forward orthodontics other than 4 extractions (2 molars on top and 2 on bottom). My bottom gaps closed several months ago; however, still have space on the top. My ortho gave me gorillas (4.8mm medium) to wear across the top from back molar t...

I have a bracket that's come loose from eating chips. The bracket is still in position but not attached to the tooth.

Is this something I should be concerned with? My ortho's office has noone else who can address it.

Thanks,

Jen

I had my braces removed for my wedding and didn't wear my retainer from the time I got married to when I went to bed. didn't seem to make a difference. Your teeth may hurt a little as they readjust, but I wouldn't worry about it.

Hope everything goes great for you on your special day!

Jen

I wouldn't assume 24 hours - although that's been my experience. I would call the ortho's office just to make sure.

I've even gone so far as to make an appointment for a consultation with another ortho. I cancelled because I realized that I can't afford to pay for further treatment.

I think I'm just going to have to ride the wave and hope for the best!

2 appointments ago I asked the assistant to leave the room so I could speak to my ortho. I told her how frustrated I was with the amount of time treatment was taking and the lack of progress with gap closure. (Keep in mind - I had my teeth pulled the very first week I got my braces on - so I figure ...

Thanks, Jump The Ditch...! Good luck to you too! My ortho has only ever used power chains. I had an appointment this morning and there has been little movement! It is so frustrating sometimes I want to cry!!! The other frustrating part of this whole process is that every time she tries to close a sp...

Hi Guys: Sorry my post has discouraged you. I chop it up partly due to my teeth being difficult to move. Everyone is different i'm sure. I also chop it up to my Ortho not having alot of experience working on adult teeth because i'm sure there's a difference! I have to ask her if I should wear my ela...

My ortho has only ever used power chains and it's been 3.5 years since my teeth extractions.... I asked her once about closing loops and she had a reason for not using them at the time (something about my teeth moving inward)...

Does anyone know of any reason why and ortho would not want to use springs to close extraction gaps?

I had my teeth pulled 3.5 years ago and my ortho is still trying to close my top two gaps, which are closing slowly but surely... My ortho only ever used powerchains - not sure why she never used springs or other alternatives???

I've been in braces for 3.5 years and probably 6 months away from fully finishing my treatment. I was given an original estimate of 2 years. So 2 years more that expected. I followed direction from my ortho diligently!

I know what you mean! my ortho always seems bothered when I ask her questions!!!! like I'm questioning her abilities. I did, however, ask the assistant to leave the last time and had a "heart to heart" with my ortho - because I am unhappy with my treatment at this point. She took my questi...

I have posted more photos for observation

Wow! what great feedback! However, I did have two molars extracted from the bottom teeth as well! So what does that mean? I have thought of asking my ortho to just take the braces of and leave the gaps!!! I REALLY don't want to have to do this, but can't go another year with braces. I took the best ...