bite turbos - when can they be removed

[Izzy]

I have bite turbos. I will have my first adjustment at 12 weeks. I’ve been braced for 8 weeks now.

Already my molars are touching and will probably be even more so in another month.

Will my ortho likely remove the turbos at my first adjustment since my molars are touching? Is there any other reason to have the turbos?

I’m hoping that they can be removed. The original estimate was that they would be in for 3 to 6 months.

Thanks.

[joney]

My daughter had a bite plate, kind of like a Hawley retainer but with a big lump at the back of the top front teeth. I think it performs a similar function to the bite turbos. She had it off after a month with great results. She was glad to get rid of it as it cause more problems with mouth ulcers (cankers) than her brace is currently causing her.

Hope you get rid of your turbos soon.

Regards
Joney

[Granola]

I think it will just really depend on what your ortho is trying to accomplish with the bite turbos, and how your teeth respond.

I was told that mine would be on for approximately six months, and I'm guessing they will be left on for about that time period.

Good luck with yours--let's hope they are removed sooner rather than later (because that would equal progress for us!).

Honestly though, I haven't had many problems with mine, so I'm okay with them being on as long as they are doing their job.

[chrisd]

ive had mine for about 7 months. i think i may be getting rid of it soon. i have amazingly gotten used to them. speech is fine and so forth
chris

[Izzy]

Thanks for the responses. I will let you know if they come out at my first adjustment. And, if not, why I still need them.

I too am amazed that I have gotten used to them. But it still would be nice to have them out and not bang my tongue on them all day long!