I was confused leaving from adjustment

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#1 Post by **Saycheesenikki** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:14 am

Piece of cake but he put a thicker wire on the bottom 16/22 he said. What does that mean? It feels a lot bulkier but no pain just dull ache. July 11th at my third adjustment he wants to put a second set of molar tubes & a second wire to longate the wire on the bottom, what does that mean? I just said ok & left & I was driving home thinking what did he say? Anyone have ideas? Thanks.... I know next time to ask but I was so confused.

#2 Post by **johnnys_angel** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:47 am

16/22 is just how thick the wire is

It's good to ask questions! good luck and have fun

#3 Post by **jcdamon3** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:15 am

Do you have brackets on your farthest back molars? If not he is probably going to put those on and give you a new wire that extends all the way to the back molars. Once you get thicker wires they can engage the back molars.

#4 Post by **Saycheesenikki** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:56 am

Johnny - Thanks, I knew it was the size but wasnt sure what a thicker wire meant. I guess its stronger? sure feels it.

JC- I have bands on my "3rd in' molars (I have bottom widsom teeth that we are leaving in) so I guess they are going to be put on the ones between the bands & the widsom. (the 2nd teeth in?) What will that do "by engaging the back molars"?

Sorry I know he knows what hes doing but Id like to understand the concept of the work being done & watch it unfold. I also have learned to ask next time.

Thanks guys.

#5 Post by **Saycheesenikki** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:22 am

Ok I just looked at my bottom row & the back two teeth on each side are not in line with others so he's probably going to bring them in line with the back two molars. I assume thats the reason.

#6 Post by **lionfish** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 3:58 pm

My lowers were progressively bracketed between initial placement and the following adjustment. I was sort of sad when they put molar tubes all the way up to a wisdom tooth. It is so hard to floss back there!