Okay so I know this is probably normal but I'm needing some reassurance.....
I got upper ceramics on 06/15 and had to go back in on on the 28th to get fitted for a bite plate for grinding/clenching. While I was in the ortho had them tie my front 4 teeth again so I guess it was like a mini-adjustment. Somedays things feel fine and somedays different teeth or a little more sore than they were the day before but I have about 2 teeth that are feeling very loose - like I can move them like a child does a loose tooth albeit a smaller movement. It can still be seen with a close look. I remember reading somewhere that if your teeth still feel loose a few weeks after being braced you need to let your ortho know (which I will do tomorrow when I pick up my bite plate) but I want some advice/reassurance from those of you here in the trenches with me.
Also, around some of my brackets my teeth are beginning to look very yellow. I have bleached my teeth several times and I always get comments on how white my teeth are but recently that is so not the case. I make sure I brush all the teeth really well with a manual and a Sonicare brush and I've even used pure baking soda but I was hoping someone else might have some ideas.
Thanks!!!
Help! Loose teeth AND staining!!!
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I have had teeth (even molars) that were loose almost the whole time in between adjustments. I wouldn't worry about it too much unless you have alot of pain that won't go away after 3 to 7 days. Having said that, it never hurts to call the ortho. I am sure they will be happy to tell you what is normal or not.
I am always really happy when all my sensivity is gone by the time I have my next adjustment. That way I know I won't be in pain during the adjustment. Sometimes my teeth all of a sudden seem to get sore for a few days weeks after an adjustment. I think the teeth are moving all the time. Wire ties tend to be a pretty agressive way to move teeth in my opinion. ( I have damons now but had one tooth that was wire tied for awhile).
Hope this helps.
I am always really happy when all my sensivity is gone by the time I have my next adjustment. That way I know I won't be in pain during the adjustment. Sometimes my teeth all of a sudden seem to get sore for a few days weeks after an adjustment. I think the teeth are moving all the time. Wire ties tend to be a pretty agressive way to move teeth in my opinion. ( I have damons now but had one tooth that was wire tied for awhile).
Hope this helps.
Braced on 8/05 - Braces off 12/06
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