URGENT! is it ok to leave a tooth unbracketed?

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Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:21 am

i'm so darn pissed with my dentist!
the bracket on my last tooth in my bottom set of teeth
has dropped out and when i requested for my dentist
to replace it, the stupid receptionist refused to replace it
as the dentist is very busy. is it ok to leave a tooth unbracketed
until my next adjustment which is 1 mth later? (8oct)
im having damons 2 by the way.
pls help! im afraid it may affect the progress of my teeth.

#2 Post by **fins** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 7:59 am

I think you should speak with your ortho directly.

#3 Post by **johnnys_angel** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:35 am

I agree with fins. If your back tooth isn't straight, it could bump your progress back weeks, or even months.

#4 Post by **Attagirl2** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:57 am

It will probably make some difference, but not that much since it is the last tooth. It happens. I lost one of my back ones and had to wait two weeks...

#5 Post by **peanut** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:12 pm

Hello,

One of the kids in my youth group was scheduled to get her braces of last week, but due to a bracket that loosened up half-way through the last month, she wasn't able to get her braces off, because that tooth moved out of place.

If you are nearing the end of your treatment, it might be a concern, but if you have a while to go, then your orthodontist may still have time to move it without losing any of the progress you have already made.

If it were me, I think I would call again, and speak to the receptionist about your concerns, and see what she says then, and if necessary, ask to speak to the orthodontist.

I hope everything turns out ok...
peanut

#6 Post by **mslinda70** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:30 pm

The same thing happened to me, i got my braceson Monday and about 5 hours after i left my bracket on a back tooth came off, i had just had a root canal done on that tooth so i called my ortho and they told me to come right in, the next day 3 more came off 2 also root canals, called ortho told me to come right in. So im thinking maybe you shouldnt wait, just call the ortho back and just ask will it effect your treatment. My ortho is the best, they always tell me if i have any problems to just call

#7 Post by **Chris** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:24 pm

Teeth usually move very slowly. Personally, I don't think it will hamper your progress if you have to wait a few weeks, especially since its the last tooth. Its happened to me.

But, you should call your ortho to tell him and let him make the decision.