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Does anybody know anything about power thread? My dentist uses it and I don't think it works. It looks like a piece of string he ties around two teeeth to close gaps.
He threads it around two teeth and literally ties it into a square knot. I've learned to come home and fashion rubber bands around it to close the gap myself. I'm looking for some info/testimonies to present to him about this "power thread" stuff if most doc's don't use it.
Yeah, I'm sure you're right about doing it myself. What is the most effective and/or popular way to close gaps from tooth extraction? My Doc has been using closing coils and power thread for 3 years now. I keep hearing about power chains. Is that the way to go?
It seems powerchains and arch loops are the best route. What are the disadvantages of closing coils in comparison?
Also, it seems as though other orthodontist straighten first then close the gaps. Mine closed first and now we're having trouble straightening. Which is better?
