wedge?

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#1 Post by **suetemi** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:28 pm

Anyone know what a 'wedge' is for? I have one on my front tooth but the ortho did not explain what is was for or why it was suddenly put on. I'm so curious. I googled for it but didn't find an answer.

#2 Post by **esmeraydances** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:10 pm

Hi Suetemi!

I have two wedges and I will probably end up with more before I am finished. I know that mine are for turning the teeth. My lowers are turned every which way. My dentist put wedges on, and one of those teeth is now flush with the archwire, and the other is well on its way.

For the record, I did not realize one of the teeth was turned until after the wedge was placed. Now that it is straight, I can see how off it was!

#3 Post by **OverJetSet** » Tue May 06, 2008 12:22 pm

Ask your ortho!! what is it and why is it there?

donna

#4 Post by **jennielee81** » Tue May 06, 2008 1:48 pm

It provides extra force to rotate (or derotate) a tooth. My daughter has had 2 in her lower arch for over a year.