6 Month Smiles braces going on next weekend

[golfgirl]

I've had no sores or rubbing at all. Though my mouth feels feels very "full", although I've kind of got used to it.

The last day or two, though, it's felt as if my bite is "off". It also - scarily - feels as though my upper top teeth on one side are a bit loose.

However, my daughter is a dentist and tells me that this is normal and fine with this kind of procedure. Phew!

[Cmilt]

Everyday im getting more used to that feeling of a full mouth of medal. Just hope the rubbing stops soon. Thank god for the wax. Eating is still weird with all the food getting stuck in the brackets. Yuck!!! I'm sure I'll get used to that too.

[golfgirl]

How is everyone getting on?

2.5 months in for me and my teeth seem to be moving brilliantly! The horrible upper-left incisor that was at an angle and slightly overlapped my front tooth is now straight, as far as I can see! I'm so tempted to have the brace taken off right now, though I know my dentist will say that my treatment is nowhere near complete. I really want it off at the end of August, and so she is aiming to tighten every 2-3 weeks on order to speed things up for me.

I've had no pain and no rubbing at all. I do now have a bit of a lisp, especially when I'm a little dehydrated or slightly thirsty. But that's a small price to pay!

Do please post and update us! x

[golfgirl]

Had my brace off this morning. I feel so sad. My teeth are straight but I'm left with what I feel is a ridiculous and distinctive anterior open bite. I could cry.

[Beckett]

How was your bite before the 6MS braces? This system is not known for fixing bite issues, only cosmetic issues of the front teeth.

[golfgirl]

Actually an anterior overbite. Sorry, wrong terminology.

I did have a slight overbite. But nothing like this. I did not need my bite fixed. I had a slightly overlapping left lateral incisor. That's fixed. Just that I look like Bugs Bunny now.

[Felina Grimm]

The thing about straightening teeth for cosmetic reasons only, the bite will end up wonky if it wasn't before.

[lmk]

Had my brace off this morning. I feel so sad. My teeth are straight but I'm left with what I feel is a ridiculous and distinctive anterior open bite. I could cry.

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that you're not happy! Did you mention your concern to your dentist?

[Tyrantblade]

Yeah 6 month smile and anything promising quick treatment is probably not really suitable for most people, just something backed by dentists that want extra money.

Slow and steady is best with braces.

[golfgirl]

So sad. Make sure you are told about the risks.

[golfgirl]

This is me.

[golfgirl]

Please, please, please talk to your dentist about the risks.

[lmk]

Golfgirl, I can see your teeth are straight but uppers are flared. I read somewhere that flaring can be corrected slightly with a retainer. Not sure which kind of retainer or if that's true but it's worth checking into with an Orthodontist.

[golfgirl]

Yes, exactly.

I have an appointment with a very good orthodontist next week. I'll see what he recommends.

[lmk]

Yes, exactly.

I have an appointment with a very good orthodontist next week. I'll see what he recommends.

I'm so glad to hear that ! Keep us posted and I hope your appointment goes great.