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First, I think my top braces are a too low
here are some pictures.


And also my right upper tooth(left for you guys) that is sticking out is not braced. I was told that he wanted to move the other teeth first, does this make sense to you guys?

Thank you.

Bottlecap1990,

Here are your photos so that no one has to click the link being that there is an image somewhere on the forums that has the potential to having a computer virus in it. Also AW members the links have been confirmed by my virus software to be safe. Now on topic.

I don't think they are sitting too low, in fact I think that's how mine were the first go around in braces.

How do you put the actual photo instead of links?

thanks.

What makes you think they are to low? The brackets are strategically placed by the orthodontist to get the movement they desire. You'll likely have brackets repositioned throughout treatment as well.

Hi -

UGHBRACES is right. My ortho said that each bracket is bonded to a specific place depending on the tooth. In fact, he said each bracket is specifically picked for each tooth. I think those little tiny colored dots on your brackets were color codes to tell the ortho which one to put on each tooth. I have those too and it seems like the white dots are on one side, red ones on the other. They're not that noticeable. I've also seen lots of people who start out with a tooth or two without a bracket and then when the teeth move a bit, a bracket gets put on.

thanks guys

It is very common to bypass teeth until it is appropriate to go after them.
High canines is one (that is what you have) along with teeth in crossbite and other scenarios. If you go after those teeth to early (before there is space, you are in a big enough wire,etc) then you can get unwanted movement of the adjacent teeth that will slow down your progress and perhaps compromise your result.

bottlecap-I have the same issue but my canines are behind the braces (sorry no pics). When I first got the braces put on my ortho told me that he would have to bypass those teeth because he needs to move some teeth back in order to make room for the two.

Last week at my first tightening he noticed that there was enough movement on the left side so he was able to "latch" on to my left canine. Boy did that feel good!!

Funny you should mention that. We are bracketing a tooth that was in crossbite (behind) today on a pt. We have been making space to grab it. It is always a big celebration when we grab that tooth.

It does feel good! (for both the pt and the doc)

yeah, i am always skeptical of my ortho's descisions but with time ive learned to trust him. he knows what he's doing. also, ask questions!! i always ask as many questions as possible to my ortho (i think thats why he tries to get me out as soon as possible) lol but ive learned so much about the way braces work and his plans for my teeth, good luck!

I sometimes think my bottom ones are too low. My teeth down there are so small. Looks like nothing more than brackets all the time down there. I won't question it though as I know the ortho has way more knowledge than me.