Sensitive teeth from the bands?

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Orth-ohno!
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Sensitive teeth from the bands?

#1 Post by Orth-ohno! »

Anyone else finding the metal bands around the molars making the tooth opposite from it sensitive? :shock: I've only had the molar bands (6 of them) on for a week, and I'm beginning to develope a very sensitive spot. I'm assuming the metal is grinding away at the enamel, but am not sure. Any suggestions as what to do about it? Thanks! :D
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mia_cro
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#2 Post by mia_cro »

I posted almost the same question few days ago!
The pain when I bite down was soo intense I was sure it's from some well hidden cavity.... but it has completely stopped now, after 8 days in braces..so I guess it was from pressure...
If it starts again I'll tell my dentist to check it out closely...
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OneTime
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#3 Post by OneTime »

Those molar bands sure can be painful. When I had them (4) I couldn't bite down. The worst part was eating. Talk about sensitivity.

They can't be worst than those spacers.
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In process...
4 spacer and upper braced 1/10
Spacer removed and fully braced 1/24
Final 05/15/08
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Orth-ohno!
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#4 Post by Orth-ohno! »

Thanks all! I'm happy to report that the mysterious sensitivity/pain went away after a few days. It seems that as soon as one problem disappears, another is waiting in the wings to replace it. :lol: I know they really struggled to get the bands on, so I'm probably lucky that a couple days of sensitivity was all I had:!:
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