How Braces Work

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yj207
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How Braces Work

#1 Post by yj207 »

I just got an adjustment today and apparently the teeth coming together is one part of the process and then there is bite fixing and all that. The thing that takes the longest is fixing the bite. I found this website that helped explain it simpler with pictures.

http://www.alpineorthodontics.com/patient_info

It talks about level, coordinating the bite, and detailing. I don't know why I just came across this info now! Maybe everyone else already knew this but thought this website was informative!

I got thicker wires today, I don't know why but it feels good my teeth being sore because I know they are doing their job!

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#2 Post by SDFD TSchott »

Hey you in San Diego? Is that the ortho office you go to?

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Adjustment Sept 14th, 2018
Braces back on August 06, 2018
Braces off April 02, 2008

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#3 Post by yj207 »

no no I live in Boulder, CO. It's just the only website I found with a lot of info that was helpful. Do you go to her?

My teeth hurt a lot now :(

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#4 Post by SDFD TSchott »

lol no I don't go there, my treatment is over and done with, I wish I had gone to her though I'm sure she would have been more helpful and better then my other ortho who by the way closed there office.

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Braces back on August 06, 2018
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#5 Post by BracedInTheCity »

yj207 wrote:no no I live in Boulder, CO. It's just the only website I found with a lot of info that was helpful. Do you go to her?

My teeth hurt a lot now :(
hey, boulder! i'm in denver!!!

thanks for the link!
Braced: 8/25/09
Damon System
Approximate Tx Time: 18 Months

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