I have gaps between all my teeth and have now decided that I would maybe like to have them corrected with a brace, would this work or would getting the brace then my teeth go crooked because of the gaps!?
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24 is definately not too old. I believe though that you should get INVISALIGN because it helps with gaps (go to the site, it explains everything) and its much easier to handle because you just slip it on your teeth and you take it off when your going to eat otherwise its gross and you must wash it but i think its better than metal and wires in your mouth... good luck!
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Your on braces right???...so dont worry its only a matter of time be4 things get set right! I fell in love with my girlfriend 6 years ago and for a majority of time she had braces on.... \nBad teetch are a major problem because your smile gets really a big beating. but all the same braces hide the defect to large extent by saying that your taking care of the problem.\nBut in GENERAL!!...count your plus's before you think about your teeth....and from what you say.....YOUR TEETH ARE A REALLY SMALL PROBLEM!!!....Dont worry about them
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My son's braces were all put on at the same visit.  I guess it depends on the orthodontist.  I am surprised that the orthodontist didn't tell you more of what to expect when he discussed getting braces with you.
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As long as you took good care of your teeth while the braces were on you should be fine.  I think the problems like that come along when people don't take care of their teeth and get cavities around or under the braces and other problems like that.  You might notice pale spots when the braces are removed, especially if you drink a lot of soda or coffee/tea because the tooth under the brace itself wasn't exposed to all that while the braces were on, but they'll either fade in after a while or I'm sure your teeth can be bleached to even out the color.  \n\nDon't worry, the biggest pain in the butt with having them removed is sitting there while they scrape the cement off.  You'll love how it feels afterwards.
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Alright... for the people that think this is insane...IT CAN WORK...if you are not willing to go through the process of orthodontics and you are very diligent in the popsicle stick.  Orthodontics move teeth by putting a force on the tooth over a period of time.  Often an upper tooth will get "trapped" behind the lower teeth.  AN orthodontist to correct this problem would temporarily open the bite and then push this tooth forward.  The tooth can't get over the bottom teeth naturally because everytime you close or bite...there is a force pushing it back to where is was.  The only problem with a popsicle stick is you have very little control on where you would push the tooth and you would have to have the popsicle stick in there for at least 6-8 hours of the day for many days (this would vary greatly) to jump the bottom tooth.  Obviously this would be hard.  If you did not want or couldn't afford braces....another option would be a retainer with a wire attached pushing the tooth forward...again the bite would need to be opened.  All of this though depends on space for that tooth...If the tooth got to its current position because there wasn't enough room for it...then neither option would work well.
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O.k. everything that you have wrong,even over bite can be fixed with braces and your teeth ain,t that bad,they just need to be pushed together more and braces will take care of both this problems!Hollywood
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As a practicing orthodontist, I can offer you the following advice: Seek the services of a board certified orthodontist in your area. Don't go to general dentists or shop prices at "clinics."  The orthodontist will do a complete diagnostic workup, (models, x-rays, photos. etc) He/She will then have a treatment conference with you to discuss results. Invisalign can only work in selected cases. Ceramic braces are for more difficult problems that invisalign can't correct. As a last resort, consider having crowns or laminates placed.  They involve tooth preparation (reduction in size and shape) prior to cementing.\nGood luck.\nNJ orthodontist
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Yes if it is small, Say about a milimeter they can be bonded.  \nIf you have longer teeth then you may even go up to 1.5mm without it looking toooo funky.\nIf your teeth are short and healthy and your not a heavy grinder, you may be able to veneer them with porcelain.  \n\n\nBut what you really need to ask is why do you have it?\nWhat is your age, history of the gap, recent or developmental,  your habits that may be causing it, and so much more.  If you don't do a carefull history,  then if the gap is caused by something your doing then it may come back after you close it.  If your dentist just says yep I'll do with out thinking, be carefull.
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no they wont.. me and my boyfriend both have braces and it does not happen well hasnt happen yet but i wouldnt worry.some people put wax on their braces so it wont be to stuck together and that will help.
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Listen when your orthodontist out your braces on you it doesn't hurt, when he/she finishes your teeth and mouth will feel tight it will then begin to hurt a little but that depends on how in shape your teeth are. If any one tells you anything just flip them of and tell them to fuck themselves, because your going to have better, beautiful, teeth than them, I know, I have braces its not that bad. Don't believe any thing any one tells you except for those who have had braces, and your best friends okay.
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This happened to my daughter, but the new tooth was growing in behind.  I took her to the dentist, her tooth was loose, but just barely, and I was worried that her teeth would be crooked too, the new tooth was so far back behind the row of teeth. Our dentist also told us it was too early to try to do something, but he did give us a time-line of 3 months after which he would pull the tooth if it hadn't fallen out, but it did fall out before the 3 months was up.  At this point the baby tooth really needs to come out, my front two had to be pulled when I was little because of the same thing happening, if it's not loose yet then there is no telling when it will be.  Get a second opinion if you have to.  But keep in mind that as soon as the baby tooth is pulled, the new tooth will gradually start moving into the correct position.  This happened to my friend's son and his tooth has moved into the right spot.  The dentist told us that the position of new teeth coming in by baby teeth doesn't indicate whether they will need braces or not, some kids just will, some kids won't.  Hope I helped.
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well you can book your own appointment or be refferred by your normal dentist to see the orthodontist who will decide if you need braces. the decision will be made on how crowded or spacey your teeth are and your bite. he will get xrays done. then you will have another appiontment to get a mold done and to have spaces put between your teeth if they are crowded. then you make another appoi9ntment to get the braces on. they just glue them on and then put the wire through them. then you make probably monthly apointmnets to get them adjusted and tightened. so no you can just walk in there any time and say you want them tightened, you need an appointment and these have to be at certain times because if you came back after one week your teeth might not be ready to tighten again or if you waited like 2 months that would mean you would need braces for alot longer
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Im in the dental industry and i havent heard about speedy braces. There is Invisalign that usually cuts your time.
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I am waiting to get braces, and have been to the orthidontist hygenist and alot more. if this is your first time at the orth. nothing will really happen they will just check your teeth, propably x-ray them i think you have a choice. my sis did. don't worry it doesn't take long!\n\n                                                                 lauren
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i think you should ask your ortho because braces are pretty unpredictable in most cases. i was only supposed to have my braces for 18 months but i ended up having them for 24 so when she said 22-24 months she may have been giving a pretty reasonable time frame. just because you think that they are pretty much in the right place doesnt mean that they really are. i thought my teeth were fine, but they werent when i got braces. basically, just check with your ortho
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I just recently got braces and the answer is NO! only when the wire gets longer in the back of your mouth does it hurt, it only happens as your teeth get straighter, and at your next appointment they can clip the wire for you. and I don't know what you all mean about getting them tightened, cause I haven't had mine tightened yet, and If I have it doesn't hurt at all,(obviously it doesn't hurt if I didn't even notice!!)You have nothing to worry about. But as your teeth straighten they will hurt a little bit, and it will be hard to eat, just take some ibuprofen, 'cause it's a muscle relaxer and it will help. So take a deep breath and breathe. It's not as bad as some people make it out to be at all. Good Luck, I hope this helped. anymore questions Email me at, jordan_smith_is_the_best_32@yahoo.com
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Invisalign braces certainly are more expensive than the traditional type, and they can't correct a lot of problems like traditional braces can.  Invisalign can correct minor misalignments, but for seriously crooked teeth you will need the old fashioned metal.  The other option is clear brackets on your traditional braces.\n\nHaving worked in the dental industry for 6 years I think that traditional braces work better most of the time and are a better investment.  But each case should be assessed by a dentist.