Is this normal?

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lz
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Is this normal?

#1 Post by lz »

I got my braces Thursday. I woke up and now I have swelling behind my bottom front tooth (the root) is this totally normal? I hope so!
THANKS

lz
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#2 Post by lz »

So swelling is normal? I'm sorry for the stupid questions. It doesn't hurt just is puffy. :?

ssfw
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#3 Post by ssfw »

I would suggest you call your ortho on Monday. I'm glad it isn't painful.

Good luck.

ssfw
Quad-Helix expander: 1/20/06 - 1/16/07
Upper braces: 5/19/06; lower braces: 9/7/06

Braces removed: 8/19/08
Received retainer: 8/26/08 - wearing retainer 24 hours/day

Next appt.: 11/18/08

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