Spaces at the molars...

If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.

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mogwai
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Spaces at the molars...

#1 Post by mogwai »

...where the molar bands were. Since my lowers were taken off, the spaces are still there, and annoying since food gets stuck there all the time! :(

Will my teeth 'settle' to close these gaps, or will they always be there? How are everyone elses molar band spaces? :?
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katmc_tx
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#2 Post by katmc_tx »

I also have spaces where my molar bands where on top and bottom. I was told that it would take a few months for those spaces to close but that they should close eventually.
Got my braces off 9/20/07 after 19 months and 3 weeks. WOOOOOOHOOOOO!!

mogwai
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#3 Post by mogwai »

hmmm i have an essix for my lower and will for my upper too tomorrow :?

I will have to ask about this tomorrow! Still, excited that the top lot is coming off!!! thanks
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mogwai
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#4 Post by mogwai »

Well I didnt get my top ones taken off due to a gap not yet closed ...by about half a millimetre :-+
but i did ask my ortho about this, and he said that my teeth should settle ok, apparently teeth have a forward movement anyway, and this gap (about 1mm) should close in time..

and apparently I am getting a hawley for when I graduate to night time wear in 3 months, I guess something can also be done if things havent righted themselves by then...
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