Just got braced...pic
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Just got braced...pic
Just got my Damon 3's on...here's a pic. Man, mouths don't look so pretty all up close and personal like this! lol Oh well, I know ya'll like to see good clear pics;)
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your teeth look cute.. the damon's look small and comfortable, i have ceramic and there big and bulky. my first 2 weeks of getting braced i had alot of shakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner .hope your not in alot pain, if so it get better,so hang in there. good luck with your treatment
best wishes mateo's
best wishes mateo's
KK wrote:
Interesting how low the brackets are on your bottom arch. I've seen other pics like that, but I've no idea if there's a reason why some orthos put the brackets so low on the bottom arch, of if it's just personal perference ... or what?
Good luck with your treatment!
I noticed that too! Isn't it harder to clean between the bracket and gum?
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Wow, your teeth look stunning anyway! I'll have a read of your braces story now and find out why you have braces
The brackets on my lower teeth are really low down like that too. I wondered if it is to prevent them being hit by the upper teeth? (although I have molar build ups to)
The brackets on my lower teeth are really low down like that too. I wondered if it is to prevent them being hit by the upper teeth? (although I have molar build ups to)
Damon 3's upper and lower - 10 February 2006
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Yea, the "Already-straight-teeth-but-need-braces" club! Ain't that the truth;) lol
I also am curious as to why the brackets are low on the bottom...I think I am gonna email my ortho today and ask him why. I will let you guys know what he says;) I haven't tried to floss that area yet...Just used my Sonicare and it gets rid of ANY food stuck anywhere...it is great:)
Yea, the Damon 3's are a newer type of bracket. I really like them. They are much smoother than the traditional braces I had as a kid. They are pretty comfy, just takes getting used to having something in your mouth all the time;) So far the only place I have used wax is on the last molar on the upper right...kinda pokey sharp back there.
I also am curious as to why the brackets are low on the bottom...I think I am gonna email my ortho today and ask him why. I will let you guys know what he says;) I haven't tried to floss that area yet...Just used my Sonicare and it gets rid of ANY food stuck anywhere...it is great:)
Yea, the Damon 3's are a newer type of bracket. I really like them. They are much smoother than the traditional braces I had as a kid. They are pretty comfy, just takes getting used to having something in your mouth all the time;) So far the only place I have used wax is on the last molar on the upper right...kinda pokey sharp back there.
*~Currently retained in:
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-Upper QCM Hawley
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-Postitioner (as needed)
~*Orthodontic Assistant*~
Thanks for the amazing photo starryadora, and good luck with your treatment!
Regarding the lowset brackets, I know my ortho was VERY careful to set my molar bands in the very back up high, because he said setting them low can pull the teeth upward. Is it possible that to close your open bite, your ortho might be intentionally pulling your lower teeth upward? Just a thought - I'll be curious to learn what he says when you email him.
Thanks again!
Regarding the lowset brackets, I know my ortho was VERY careful to set my molar bands in the very back up high, because he said setting them low can pull the teeth upward. Is it possible that to close your open bite, your ortho might be intentionally pulling your lower teeth upward? Just a thought - I'll be curious to learn what he says when you email him.
Thanks again!
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Ok, my ortho emailed me back. He said:
I positioned the brackets lower on your front teeth and higher on the
back teeth. I am using the front teeth to help intrude your back
teeth. This will begin to close your bite without the need for long
term use of elastics.
Pretty cool. lol Lessening time in elastics sounds good to me! haha
I positioned the brackets lower on your front teeth and higher on the
back teeth. I am using the front teeth to help intrude your back
teeth. This will begin to close your bite without the need for long
term use of elastics.
Pretty cool. lol Lessening time in elastics sounds good to me! haha
*~Currently retained in:
-Upper and Lower bonded retainers
-Upper QCM Hawley
-Damon Splint (night)
-Postitioner (as needed)
~*Orthodontic Assistant*~