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I will be getting two more brackets put on in about five weeks. I was wondering if you have to do everything that was done in the original installation. Like, for example, do they have to use that gritty toothpaste, and is the sour taste as unbearable as when the braces were first put on? Thank you!
I've never had a bracket replaced or anything like that but I would guess that putting a new bracket will take on the same procedure as the day you got braced...just because your tooth has to be clean and all...
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Ceramic top braces: January 9th, 2006
Metal bottom braces: May 1st, 2006
I've got a few brackets that need to be re-positioned next month. My ortho said the appointment may take about 5 minutes longer than usual. He said I will be surprised at how easily he will pop them off. I believe he said they will remove the old adhesive and put new on. Is that what tastes so funny? I really don't remember...
