Teeth worse before they get better?
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Teeth worse before they get better?
I noticed recently that my teeth seem to be getting worse particularly on the bottom. I have a small gap right in the middle and one tooth that was not "leaning back" is now doing so. Does it get worse before it gets better? When should I be alarmed that things are not going well?
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Wired:7/26/05
Estimated treatment: 12 months
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Wired:7/26/05
Estimated treatment: 12 months
See 'Our Braces Stories' for pics and info.
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Yes, my teeth changed for the worse before they straightened. In one case, the ortho created a gap, so he could make room to rotate a tooth. In another case, he's pulling one up, to be able to file off a chip.
Baby steps...they'll get you there. Hang in there!
Baby steps...they'll get you there. Hang in there!
Upper ceramics on 6/21/05 (on, off, on)
Lower metals on 7/23/05
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Lower metals on 7/23/05
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Suzy
3 teenagers, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 goats, 3 chickens, 1 guinea, and 3 guinea pigs...
what more could a girl want???
Re: Teeth worse before they get better?
Only get alarmed if it is time to take the braces off and you are not happy with the results. Also, get alarmed if any tooth/gum hurts or begins to discolor. DON'T worry about anything else, it's not worth it!Nanhut wrote:When should I be alarmed that things are not going well?
You will see gaps open and close, teeth shift back and then forward and then back again. Its one big party and your teeth are drunk and trying to stumble into their rightful place. Seriously, it’s normal and something all brace wearers have to accept and make peace with.
Just keep on smiling!
Top Ceramic Braces: July 2004 - Self-Eruption of an Impacted Upper Right Canine
Bottom Metal Braces: December 2005 - Crowding
Debanded: December 2006
The story
Bottom Metal Braces: December 2005 - Crowding
Debanded: December 2006
The story
I have noticed gaps appearing and then closing. It's all due the unravelling progress. At the moment my teeth are for the worse since I've developed this very noticable and very awkward gap between my upper and lower teeth even when I clench my jaw. It's annoying since it's been getting progressively wider as my teeth straighten. I hope this gap closes since I've got a very aggressive lisp as a result.
Ceramic + metal since 31/03/05
I think it's pretty normal..my midline is further off than it was when I started, and I developed a wicked overbite for a couple of months after I first started on elastics. I can see the big picture though, and it will all work out in the end. Good luck!
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Damon 3's, top and bottom
April 5, 2005
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Hey All,
Well my top teeth seemed to straighten out with no major problems, but the oer crowded bottom ones are doing all sorts of weird things, as they're being pulled apart and into line, some have moved forward, others have gone backwards, but I guess it's all progression to the final result.
But to say I'm now getting bored of waiting is an understatement.
Well my top teeth seemed to straighten out with no major problems, but the oer crowded bottom ones are doing all sorts of weird things, as they're being pulled apart and into line, some have moved forward, others have gone backwards, but I guess it's all progression to the final result.
But to say I'm now getting bored of waiting is an understatement.
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