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why would the orthodontist opt to extract 4 second bicuspids rather than just the 2 up top? My understanding from talking to multiple orthodontists during consultations is that it is often done to maintain the "proper" Class I relationship between the canines, i.e., one in which each uppe...

So how do u brush with a Sonic? Just wanted to mention one thing ... my sonicare manual says to hold the bristles at a 45 degree angle so that the bristles point up at the gums (assuming the upper teeth) or down at the gums (for the lower teeth). I believe this is to avoid hurting your gums. It is ...

I too use Oral-B Satin Floss (or Satin Tape) with no floss threader. It's really nice. Before braces I sometimes used glide, but found that satin floss was even nicer (easier to get between tight teeth) and continued to use it upon getting braces. The satin tape is more expensive than the satin flos...

Just an update: I had a sixth consultation a few weeks ago. Before the consultation, I called ormco (thanks for the advice, missingu ) and got the name of this ortho, because i wanted to get another opinion concerning damons. This ortho's recommendation was 1 extraction (the first bicuspid behind th...

Has anybody here has a single upper extraction or three extractions (one upper and two lower)? I've recently been to five consultations for some upper and lower crowding, and a class II bite on the left (with a class I on the right). One orthodontist recommended non-extraction, two recommended one e...

Had the fifth consulation today. Wasn't terribly impressed. This ortho uses only damons (even for children) and invisalign (premier provider). Ortho suggested 4 extractions (one of each bicuspid). However, said would be fine trying non-extraction first. When I mentioned the idea of a single extracti...

There was a thread on this not long ago ...

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In my experience, crest whitestrips work *very* well. I have friends who have also had very good success with them. I have no experience with rembrandt, but also no reason to try anything other crest at this point.

missingu, thanks for explaining more fully. I took a few seconds to browse around and found that dr j. says raises similar concerns about damons and nonextraction in this thread . for example: I do not think the other ortho would do anything knowingly harmful. But "dental" expansion is not...

One caveat - if an ortho suggests Damons, ask very specific questions about the retention phase, I mean down to missing just a few nights. This is not my Damon-bashing, this came direct from an ortho who was discussing how Damons work but how the success can be "fragile." Just a head's up...

It's possible that the ortho who suggested no extractions was planning to hook you up with some damons, you rarely need extractions with damons from what I've heard. Good luck with your decision. :) Thanks Denise. :) The subject of damons is something I'm interested in. I also would've thought that...

I just had consultation number 4 . It was very interesting. This ortho explained a few things very well. Essentially, the ortho recommended that I have 1 extraction (just like my second consult). However, the ortho explained that the purpose of the extraction would not be to correct my bite . Essent...

Hi Chris. Thanks for the comments ... you raise a number of interesting points ... I think I will ask for before/after pictures similar to my case once I narrow down my choice a bit more. Your comments about the "fuller" feel of flared teeth are very interesting. Do you happen to have pict...

Hi KK . Thanks for the comments. I have been keeping notes on each ortho. And their offices and personalities seem as different as their treatment plans. I'm going to go for a fourth consult tomorrow ... maybe that will make the vote 2-1-1 instead of a three-way split. :) Good on you for getting thr...

Good luck. Please, post some pics of your damons when you get them. So many pictures are so small that it is hard to get a good impression of what the damons really look like on a person.