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serendipity
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What The...?

#1 Post by serendipity »

I got braced a couple of days ago and have noticed little metal squares (like a padlock) with a little hook on the top attached to my 2nd molar on both sides top and bottom. At first I thought it was an ending to the wire but then I realised it can't be that cause the wire then goes to the 1st molar - at the very back.

Are these turbos or what? :? All I know is the hooks are really digging in :evil:

Just curious...
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naomi
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#2 Post by naomi »

Are they like the hooks shown here?
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Caralyn03
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#3 Post by Caralyn03 »

they are for elsactics










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serendipity
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#4 Post by serendipity »

naomi - Yeah that's them! - are they for elastics like Caralyn03 mentioned? :? If so, I don't have any elastics :?
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#5 Post by fyrelight »

You MAY get elastics later.... OR your ortho may just buy them with hooks already installed and he doesn't remove them.
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naomi
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Re: What The...?

#6 Post by naomi »

serendipity wrote:naomi - Yeah that's them! - are they for elastics like Caralyn03 mentioned? If so, I don't have any elastics
Yep, those hooks are for elastics alright! If you do require elastics, you probably won't get them anytime soon. I didn't have any elastics until nearly a year into treatment. Also, not necessarily every hook will be used if/when you get elastics but they're there and can be used if need be.
serendipity wrote:All I know is the hooks are really digging in :evil:
Right now you need to try to keep the hooks covered in wax as much as possible. Those hooks willreally dig into your cheeks until they toughen up.
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BraceUrself
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#7 Post by BraceUrself »

don't lose hope though because it is AMAZING how fast your mouth toughens up & before long, you won't even feel those hooks! Good luck & stay positive!
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