Insignia, teeth not wide enough?, etc..
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:53 pm
Hey guys. I'm 18 and I just had my first orthodontist appointment last week. My orthodontist decided that Insignia braces would be the best choice for me.
Have any of you tried these? I was told that only 17 orthodontist in the world use them. I guess that's why I can't find any information online. I'd really like to know how well they work. I was told that it speeds up the process and I would only have to wear my braces for 16 months.
Since I'm getting older, I wanted to go with the clear braces. I can get the clear Insignia braces on top but I have to have regular ones on bottom. I guess if they knock together, the top ones can crack. I'm kind of worried that I'm going to look silly but hopefully it won't be too bad.
My ortho also told me that my top teeth aren't wide enough for my bottom teeth. He might have to space some of the top ones or shave the bottom ones down. Right now I'm trying to get rid of a gap in my front teeth and really don't want to have anymore spaces.
Have any of you had this problem? It makes me extremely nervous because I want my teeth to be gap free and straight. But he seems like he knows what he's doing.
Also do any of you use special toothbrushes specifically for people with braces?
Sorry for all the questions! But braces are so exciting and I want to know all I can!!
Have any of you tried these? I was told that only 17 orthodontist in the world use them. I guess that's why I can't find any information online. I'd really like to know how well they work. I was told that it speeds up the process and I would only have to wear my braces for 16 months.
Since I'm getting older, I wanted to go with the clear braces. I can get the clear Insignia braces on top but I have to have regular ones on bottom. I guess if they knock together, the top ones can crack. I'm kind of worried that I'm going to look silly but hopefully it won't be too bad.
My ortho also told me that my top teeth aren't wide enough for my bottom teeth. He might have to space some of the top ones or shave the bottom ones down. Right now I'm trying to get rid of a gap in my front teeth and really don't want to have anymore spaces.
Have any of you had this problem? It makes me extremely nervous because I want my teeth to be gap free and straight. But he seems like he knows what he's doing.
Also do any of you use special toothbrushes specifically for people with braces?
Sorry for all the questions! But braces are so exciting and I want to know all I can!!