Just got braces - pics - y does teeth hurt when touched?
Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:09 am
Hi all! I just got braces on Tuesday, August 15 and I didn't like them at first but now they are okay. What keeps me motivated is how great my teeth will look when the braces come off (well, hopefully!). My orthodontist said it'll be 2 years! A question I have is - how come my top front teeth hurt so much when they are touched, or when I accidently bite into something or when they touch my bottom teeth? Does that mean they are moving or loose and is that a good thing? Could it be because my midline if off (you can notice it in my pictures) and it has to shift? I don't have elastics yet so will my teeth still move without them? Also, I have 2 teeth that are in crossbite (I think that's what it means - 2 of my front teeth are BEHIND my bottom teeth) and I was just wondering how they get into the proper position (in front of the bottom teeth). I mean because if my mouth is closed, wouldn't they just push out my bottom teeth - or do I have to keep my teeth apart all the time? If you've had a crossbite before, how was it fixed for you? Please reply if you can - Thanks! Okay, now I am going to try to ADD MY PICS to this - hopefully it works!
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