i'm so fed up. Given it's taken 3 weeks to do this (was previously fine) can I expect it to take roughly the same to move it back? oR WAY LONGER?Did your debanding appointment get put back?
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Did your debanding appointment get put back?
Just wondering how many of you suffered major disappointment expecting to get your braces off then finding out a tooth needs more adjustment? I was all set for brace removal in 2 weeks and now a tooth has started to rotate i'm so fed up. Given it's taken 3 weeks to do this (was previously fine) can I expect it to take roughly the same to move it back? oR WAY LONGER?
i'm so fed up. Given it's taken 3 weeks to do this (was previously fine) can I expect it to take roughly the same to move it back? oR WAY LONGER?Re: Did your debanding appointment get put back?
A good friend of mine is actually the assistant to my orthodontist which is kind of nice cuz I get to ask her all the questions i don't ask him when we hang out. I've asked her about this situation, cuz I'm afraid it will happen to me. Unfortunately, it's quite common. I would trust your ortho's opinion though, as hard as it would be to feel that dissapointment - but think about it this way, what's another month or two, for a smile that you will really love in the end!
Re: Did your debanding appointment get put back?
Thank you for your reply. I've calmed down a bit knowing it's fairly common. Bit gutted but you're right it will be worth it in the end.
Re: Did your debanding appointment get put back?
Just wanted to post an update. I see lots of people reading posts but not many commenting so maybe me posting some feedback will help others in future.
The dentist advised that the tooth has in fact started to rotate slightly. This is because the ligatures / power chain that was closing the teeny gap between my front teeth was pulling too tight on the tooth in question.
The dentist has fitted a metal ligature around the tooth in a bid to try and straighten it before my demanding appointment next week. If it doesn't work in time he said it will be just a few weeks and he will hopefully still be able to use the same impressions / moulds that he took last time.
So fingers & toes crossed!!
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The dentist advised that the tooth has in fact started to rotate slightly. This is because the ligatures / power chain that was closing the teeny gap between my front teeth was pulling too tight on the tooth in question.
The dentist has fitted a metal ligature around the tooth in a bid to try and straighten it before my demanding appointment next week. If it doesn't work in time he said it will be just a few weeks and he will hopefully still be able to use the same impressions / moulds that he took last time.
So fingers & toes crossed!!
MY BLOG:
http://bracketwoman.wordpress.com/