Day 2 in Damon Braces. Bracket not connected to wire!

This is the place to post general questions and comments about all areas of orthodontic treatment. Before you post a question, use the forum's SEARCH tool to see if your question has already been answered!

New Members: YOU MUST MAKE A POST WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REGISTERING OR YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE DELETED. In other words, don't sign up unless you plan to actively participate in the message board immediately. This is necessary to keep out spammers and lurkers with bad intentions. Of course, you can read most forums on the board without registering.

DO NOT POST FULL-FACE PHOTOS or personal contact information on this website. We have had problems with people re-posting members' photos on fetish websites. Please only post photos of your teeth, not your whole face. Keep your email and your personal information private. Thank you.

Moderator: bbsadmin

Post Reply
Message
Author
bubbletoes
Posts: 2
Joined: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:28 am

Day 2 in Damon Braces. Bracket not connected to wire!

#1 Post by bubbletoes »

Hi everyone,

I have been lurking this board for some time now and I've finally been braced as of 2 days ago. Yesterday night one of my clear brackets came unhinged so I went in this morning to get it re-glued. However, they said that one tooth did not have enough surface space so they replaced it with a smaller bracket. I noticed when I got home that the bracket was not connected to the wire! Is this a cause for concern? How will the tooth move forward if its not connected to the bracket? I'm quite worried right now. :S

bubbletoes
Posts: 2
Joined: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:28 am

Re: Day 2 in Damon Braces. Bracket not connected to wire!

#2 Post by bubbletoes »

p.s my brackets are also placed really high on my teeth, close to the gums. Is this normal?

Neya
Posts: 33
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:03 am

Re: Day 2 in Damon Braces. Bracket not connected to wire!

#3 Post by Neya »

bubbletoes wrote:p.s my brackets are also placed really high on my teeth, close to the gums. Is this normal?
Yes, totally normal depending on your ortho's plans.

User avatar
enconstruccion
Posts: 18
Joined: Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:16 am

Re: Day 2 in Damon Braces. Bracket not connected to wire!

#4 Post by enconstruccion »

I would call the ortho to be sure... if the bracket is not connected to the wire, it's not working (but can be moved by the other ones, and that can be good or bad)

Post Reply