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lilzoya3
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Supposed to come off today...trying not to be optimistic!pic

#1 Post by lilzoya3 »

I'm supposed to get my braces off today, but I'm really, really trying to not get my hopes up because my bite seems off.

When I close my mouth, two of my teeth hit in the front. Most of my molars do touch, but this concerns me. The two teeth hitting are: the top tooth between my front right tooth and my right top incisor, and the bottom tooth directly below it. Everything else is PERFECT! Picture is reversed for sides, but you get the idea.

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At my last adjustment (when impressions were taken) two weeks ago, the ortho mentioned that some fine-tuning could be done while in retainers.

Has anyone ever actually had additional movement during the retainer stage? Everything I read says retainers are supposed to just "set" the final placement...not move teeth.

Worried...please give any advice you can!

I really want these braces off, but it won't be worth it if it isn't right! I plan to ask my ortho about it before he takes them off, but thought I'd see if anyone else has experienced something similar!

Thanks!
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jennielee81
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#2 Post by jennielee81 »

Yes, I've had movement with retainers!! :D

I have a lower essex type retainer that my ortho calls a "bio-form". It looks like invisalign and there are dimples and things in it that are moving teeth.

My lower teeth were not aligned perfectly and I had one tooth that needed additional intrusion.

All has occured in the past 8 weeks and I should be DONE by my next appointment in April.

My upper incisors have moved a bit in the upper Hawley, but he will make adjustments to it next time to push that sucker back into line.
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I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
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lilzoya3
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#3 Post by lilzoya3 »

Thank you SO much for responding! I'm so much relieved hearing your story, and you are right...you have pretty teeth!

Now I can get excited about my appointment this afternoon! YAY! :D
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becks
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#4 Post by becks »

Good luck with your appt. this afternoon. I can't offer any advice cause I'm a newbie.

By the way, the before and after pics of that smile are GREAT. Your teeth look awesome!!
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Lillers
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#5 Post by Lillers »

Keeping digits crossed for you, lilzoya3!

Let us know what happens.
Braced March 2005 (lower); November 2005 (upper); all ceramic. Goal = correcting overbite.

Lower jaw surgery was successfully performed December 18, 2006.
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