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Has anyone ever got springs? I had 4 hooks put in yesterday at my tightening appointment for the springs I will get. Can someone tell me what they are exactly and what they are used for?
The springs are used to push two of your teeth apart. I had a spring for a couple months. I could feel the pressure from it and it irritated my lip some but in all it wasn't bad at all. It was exciting to see the teeth move apart.
The springs are used to push two of your teeth apart. I had a spring for a couple months. I could feel the pressure from it and it irritated my lip some but in all it wasn't bad at all. It was exciting to see the teeth move apart.
My springs were used to close gaps after my teeth were extracted. It was unbelievable how fast the gap closed....they are a little uncomfortable at first but they are worth it!
how do we ask the ortho to get me some springs,? i want some so i can close the 4 gaps I have ASAP.
You don't. The ortho is a professional, and I'm sure he/she will do it in time. There comes a point where you need to trust your ortho. Just like other professions, he/she is an expert.
- Missing Tooth -
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I had 4 springs installed to close my 4 extraction gaps, and I had them for 6 months. The gaps are almost completely closed now, so my ortho switched to wire ties instead at my last adjustment.
The springs are a pain in the butt sometimes.... depending on what part of your moth they are on, they might grate against your lips when you laugh, or smile, or talk. They also might dig into your cheeks when you sleep if you sleep on your side. But, they aren't permanant, and you'll be amazed at how they work.
on my 5th adjustment on july 4th.. ages away yet... but i have to wait 8 weeks! i've never had to wait that long for an adjustment! im getting them to close my extraction gaps.
