What does this dip in my wire mean?

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FlowerPower
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What does this dip in my wire mean?

#1 Post by FlowerPower »

I recently had my wires changed and the wire along my top arch has a dip in it. Do you all know what this does/means? This is not my photo, but this is what the wire looks like.

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EmilyTravels
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Re: What does this dip in my wire mean?

#2 Post by EmilyTravels »

I'm no expert but my guess would be to put a little extra force to close the gap between your right front tooth and the one immediately next to it (sorry, I don't know the official name for these teeth!)
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djspeece
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Re: What does this dip in my wire mean?

#3 Post by djspeece »

As I understand things, the wire always tends to straighten, so I am guessing that this bend will move your two front teeth to a more vertical position. However this is a great question for your ortho.
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Prometheus
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Re: What does this dip in my wire mean?

#4 Post by Prometheus »

You have self ligationg braces which allow the wire to slide back and forth freely. The V shaped bend in the center prevents the wire from sliding too far left or right. Some archwire manufacturers use crimpable "stops" on the wire, others use these V shaped bends. Hope that helps!
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