I know this sounds crazy since I just got braced yesterday, but it seems like one of my front bottom teeth has already moved. It's hitting the bracket of the next tooth over.
I don't want to overreact and call the ortho because I know they know what they're doing, but the tooth in question is more crooked than it was yesterday. Is it possible that they have to go a little more crooked before they straighten out? There is a lot of crowding down there, so at this point, there isn't much room for it to move.
Is this normal?
Movement already?
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Great that you're seeing movement already.
It's perfectly normal, and it may well be a case of one step back, two steps forward, so don't worry if they look more crooked, they'll improve after for sure! It's all part of the progress and at the end it will be worth it!
Sim
It's perfectly normal, and it may well be a case of one step back, two steps forward, so don't worry if they look more crooked, they'll improve after for sure! It's all part of the progress and at the end it will be worth it!
Sim
Damon 3 braces for 22.5 months.
30th August 2005 - 13th July 2007
30th August 2005 - 13th July 2007
Thanks Karen - that makes sense -- I've been brushing constantly since Monday ! LOL ---KK wrote:JF I asked my ortho this question and he said in nearly all bite types, the average time for treatment (in his experience) is the same. He added that most adults have far superior oral hygiene, which is also good for assisting with ortho treatment. They nearly always follow instructions more consistantly and are more active in the treatment. All these thing help treatment flow more easily!From your experiences, does it take longer to see changes, the older you are???
Uppers Braced 1/29/07; 2 Upper bicuspid extractions 9/14/07; Lowers braced 9/25/07