Is it possible???????

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#1 Post by **sammylynn** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 8:48 pm

I recently relocated to Mi from NH and I have not been able to get to an ortho nor do I really have the cash at this very moment to. Anyway, I was wondering if the archwire can be left in too long? why I ask is that right now I have the wire that is suppose to "pull" your teeth out from a tilt..if that makes any sense and since I am way past my tightening or wire change my teeth seem to have shifted this week and feel way more "arched" then they should be, I was considering popping the bands off just my front two teeth until I can get to the ortho as I am worried I will get buck teeth from all of the arching. Please help me!!

#2 Post by **sammylynn** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:29 am

#3 Post by **dark_angel475** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:48 pm

how long have you left them on without a change?

#4 Post by **sammylynn** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:53 pm

2 months but my teeth weren't that bad to begin with on top and there is a noticable difference in the shape over the past week.. I actually just popped my bands off the two front teeth as I do not want them to move any further. I have the square wire in.

#5 Post by **Dr. Randall** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:53 am

You need to see an orthodontist as I don't recommend "adjusting" your own braces. You could make things worse than better by doing that. Get in to a doctor soon.

Randall