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Acckk, Teeth Problem?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:06 pm
by vernie
Okay, I'm getting my braces off in three days and I have a concern. My top front teeth and clearly not touching my bottom front teeth and I'm not sure if they are suppose to do that or not. Does anyone have any suggestions on that? If so, thank you so much. I'm afraid that I am getting them off too soon even though I know my orthodontist knows best.
Thank you! A request as soon as possible would be nice.
Oh please.
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:04 pm
by vernie
Please, someone answer me.
I really need an answer.
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:06 pm
by johnnys_angel
It's pretty hard to tell without a picture, sorry
I would say go with YOUR best judgement, and call the orthodontist and express your concerns. Good luck
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:39 pm
by jcdamon3
Mine don't touch right now and I like it that way. Mine were always touching before and it drove me crazy. Do you like the way your teeth look? Are they overlapping at least a little so that it doesn't look like you have an open bite?
If mine touch very much as I am getting closer to getting the braces off I am going to ask the ortho to see if he can make it so they don't touch. I think they are supposed to touch very lightly if at all.
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:10 am
by vernie
Ah, thank you so much. Sorry for not having pictures. My teeth are very straight and it was just that, but my teeth still overlap my bottom teeth a little bit so it does look fine. I've just always been used to them touching and when they didn't touch I freaked. I'll just see how it works out.
I'll tell you how the removal goes.
Thanks again!
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:54 pm
by SuzyQ
Don't worry about your front teeth not touching. They're not supposed to touch, but the uppers should overlap the lowers slightly.
Hope this helps.
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:04 pm
by ssfw
I think there is suppose to be a 1mm - 2mm distance between the upper teeth and lower teeth. I don't think the upper and lower teeth are suppose to touch because I think the constant rubbing would create wear on the teeth. Not sure about this info. but this is what I had heard.
And yes, before your braces are removed, share your concerns with your orthodontist because you want to be happy with the way your teeth look, otherwise I think you will regret not saying anything. I understand that you have confidence in your orthodontist but you still need to share your concerns.
Good luck and keep us posted.
ssfw