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Hi,
I have been wearing braces for almost three years now.
I started somewhat like this (this is after 5months of wearing)
this is 2007 in July
And today I have this:
I am supposed to take it off in few weeks, but I don't like how the bite looks like
what do you think? maybe it can't be better, maybe it can, i don't know anymore
From the front, your bite looks great! The only things I see are your midline is off a hair and your top canines are kind of long. If it were me, I would ask if they can do any more to correct the midline and if they can intrude (push more into gums) the canines.
Braced for 2 years, 11 months, 2 weeks and 5 days (the 2nd time ‘round)
Hawley on top, Essix on bottom
the thing that bothers me if following:
i'll talk about left and right as you (and me) see it when looking at the picture
so on the left side lower teeth are much more inside that on the right side and because of that upper teeth go more over the lower teeth on left side than on the right side, isn't it?
i don't know if my jaw is wrong or what?
can somebody pls tell me what would you do if you were me?
I already have a date scheduled to take the braces off but I don't know if I'm supposed to be satisfied because I'm quite not
Hello again. I do see what you describe in the side pics. I'm not an ortho and I don't know how that would be addressed. I would make an extra appointment to discuss this issue with your ortho, prior to the removal appt.
Also if you post on the metal mouth forum section you may get more reads. There are a couple orthos on this board and if you're lucky you may get a professional comment.
Braced for 2 years, 11 months, 2 weeks and 5 days (the 2nd time ‘round)
Hawley on top, Essix on bottom
I see what you're speaking about. I had/have a similar issue. In my case, the tooth next to my front teeth was 'protruding' (i'll call it) like yours. The front view in your case, as was in my case looked perfect. However, the tooth just wasn't fitted in perfectly.
My ortho took off my braces and I HATE that tooth. Everyone says my teeth look fine but also notice the tooth that's not in place.
I would suggest you discuss it with your ortho seriously. State (if possible insist) that you're not happy with it and see if he/she can do something about it. At least give it a try.
In my case, I believe my ortho wanted to get rid of me. I was 13 months over my time. It's unfair though - I regret not insisting that something be done about it because I'll have to get it adjusted later on in my life -- after i already invested so much time and money.
would you please put your picture so I can see your teeth? please please
they keep telling me that it will look differently without the braces, I don't know
