Class 2 Correctors

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#1 Post by **Triplenick** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:45 pm

Hello! Today, my Orthodontist installed Class 2 Correctors. Now, I am not sure if there are several of them, but the one he put into my mouth look like this:

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They said this speeds up the process and I do not have to wear Headgear, which is great. The only problem is I cannot chew with these on me. I have not eaten anything for the past 12 hours and I feel dizzy. I really need to know if it becomes easier to chew or it has to be an error on my Orthodontist's part. Also, just to give you an idea, when I bite down, my upper and lower teeth are perfectly aligned, so I cannot use my back teeth to chew because of the Correctors. Thanks!

P.S. I am 14 years old and I have had braces on for a year.

#2 Post by **Audra** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:40 pm

Just because you can't chew doesn't mean you can't eat. Have soup or protein shakes/smoothies or something. You need some nutrition.

#3 Post by **Triplenick** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:44 pm

But am I going to have to eat non-chewable foods for the rest of my treatment?

#4 Post by **drrick** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:44 am

You will be able to eat before too long. there is an adaptaion period (which differes for everyone) but youWILL be able to eat I assure you.

#5 Post by **braceface418** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:07 pm

If you're having problems with hitting the gear when you bite, you could ask your ortho if they could put molar buildups or bite turbos in. I've had them for several months so I don't hit my brackets with my teeth. They made chewing difficult at first since I had such a limited chewing surface (one tooth on each side), but things have gotten better.

#6 Post by **DrJasonKTam** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:18 pm

Looks like the FORSUS springs from 3M Unitek. Generally, they are placed in the mouth so that the teeth can close together. In the initial stages, however, it may be difficult to eat. This appliance may take several days to get used to, but definitely make sure you consume something.

The benefit of this appliance is that it won't require you to remember to put on an appliance, and acts full time, decreasing the treatment time.

Hang in there, and if you're having problems after a few days, give your orthodontist a call.

Good luck!

#7 Post by **karencoutts** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:26 pm

Yikes... it does look like it will get in the way of normal eating, but it is surprising what we can get used to.

To correct my Class II, my ortho used Carriere Distalizers. They were fairly unobtrusive in all respects: you can barely see them when they're on, and I could eat normally. I wore them for six months, so they probably worked slower than your appliances.

Best wishes for your treatment.