Springs??
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 9:51 am
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?
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 12:00 pm
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.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 12:01 pm
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.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 12:05 pm
thanks a lot 4 the info!
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 12:25 pm
apart? my orthodontist is using them to close my extraction gaps.. 
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 2:17 pm
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!
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 2:33 pm
how do we ask the ortho to get me some springs,? i want some so i can close the 4 gaps I have ASAP. 
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 4:20 pm
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.how do we ask the ortho to get me some springs,? i want some so i can close the 4 gaps I have ASAP.
- Missing Tooth -
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 9:19 pm
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.
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.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 8:49 am
Thanks guys! i got 4 metal hooks for the springs 2 days ago and it has totally ripped my mouth apart. It has given me about 3 ulcers too.... 
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 11:36 am
I was told by my ortho today that on the 9th June (my 2nd adjustment) he will put springs to close up the extraction gaps...
When do you get yours on??
When do you get yours on??
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 12:00 pm
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.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 12:08 pm
Ok, so I guess if mine goes according to plan i'll get my springs on before and can post back to let you know what its like...
I really want my extraction sites closed!!! The ortho did tell me that he would close them pretty early on in my treatment, which I am please with.
I really want my extraction sites closed!!! The ortho did tell me that he would close them pretty early on in my treatment, which I am please with.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 12:10 pm
thanks! i always have students working on me because I go to a dental hospital but my orthodontist works on me too.
springs
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:09 pm
Does anyone know of any reason why and ortho would not want to use springs to close extraction gaps?