is anyone familiar with the use of braces to counter bone loss in gums?
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Although I am not familiar with this, the problem isn't with your teeth - its in the gums.  Try proper brushing techniques.
46565
I had braces when I was a teenager. In college, I noticed my teeth were moving and went back and got another retainer. I wore it until I got married and didn't want to mess with it anymore...big mistake!\nTeeth move!! Recently, I was fortunate to be able to have braces again. This time, I have a permanent wire retainer on the back of my teeth, top and bottom.\n\nMany of my cousins that had braces as teenagers, have repeated the process as adults. \n\nI have 2 daughters that have had their braces off for a few years and their orthodontist keeps them wearing their retainer at night and checks their teeth every 6 months. He advises to NEVER totally abandon the retainer. From my experience, that is excellent advice!!
889781
I had braces a LONG time ago. This was back in the days of the "Stone Knives and Bear Skins" version of Orthodontia. Well, okay, almost 40 years ago.\nWhen I got the braces off; (which were the full ring band on every tooth, giving me the appearance of the grill of a 1955 Chrysler Imperial.),  I was left with a removable top retainer, and a glued-in bottom retainer. The bottom retainer was simply a wire support that ran behind my front bottom teeth. I went back a few times as I only went every 3 or 4 months to get it checked. When I went off to College, it finally came unglued. I took it out of my mouth, and that was that. I don't think they are meant to last forever, and it stayed in 2 years beyond the last time I saw my Doctor. But once it came out, that was it. I never had a problem with my bottom teeth shifting at all. \nMy question to you is: Do you have a "one price" deal on your braces, and that is what it is costing you no matter what treatment is involved? Or is there a "maintenance cost"?\nIf he is charging you on a "per appointment basis" to babysit that glued-in bottom retainer, I'd get a second opinion.\nI have no idea what braces and maintenance cost now. Mine was an "all-in" fee. No matter what, and no matter how long it took, the cost to correct my teeth was $1100.00.\nI guess that's cheap compared to the cost today, but I have to say, my teeth still look great!
736975
my son has a brace and certain stuff he cant have\n coke,apples and things containg hard things like nuts.basically things u crunch in case brace breaks,his had his on nearly a yr and has broken once which is pretty good thought it break more but he has had different ones fitted so the wire becomes bit thicker.your dentist can advise more they should tell you and exlpain stuff when it fitted so you know how too look after brace and teeth while you wear it.
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Dude  . . . . you need more advise on showing clearer pictures than the condition of your teeth. . . . .\n\nYour teeth are probably not THAT BAD . . .overbite is easily corrected by a good dentist.  He will probably put you in braces. There is now a brace that is hardly noticeable, not like when I was a kid and the mouth looked like a metal junk yard. In the meantime keep you mouth and teeth healthy by brushing and flossing once or twice a day,  I know that sounds like a nag, but trust me, it really works.
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Your teeth don't sound too bad. You just just be able to get a retainer to shift your teeth into place where you want them. The retainer you can take out and put in whenever, or just wear at night. It helps for minor adjusts that you want and is cheaper than braces.
501259
i have braces. its not a big deal, everyone just oos and ahhs. its actually pretty cool! and its worth it when u get them off and u have a great smile!
757193
really, your dentists needs to look at you and evaulate the situation in your mouth. its impossible to say here what an orthodontists would ideally need for you to get the best treatment with braces. your dentist and orthodontist would consult on this using your xrays ect to decide.
750243
You can, but it is not a good idea.  In the process of the tooth decaying, it will effect the jaw, and other teeth.  It would be better to remove the tooth first, then begin braces.
99461
Im in the dental industry and i havent heard about speedy braces. There is Invisalign that usually cuts your time.
741311
No it will push your teeth that are bunched up out a bit so they look flat and more even, and braces help solidfy it and slowly move it, its basically all in the same thing to make your teeth straight or correct your jaw.  You will talk weird maybe the first day or two and be in some pain, but you get used to it after and everyhting is normal.
882511
Retainers are the transition out of braces.  In order for the brace work to hold properly, a retainer must be used to help in transition.\n\n.
112020
There are several alternatives to flossing for those who find it too difficult, too painful (sensitive gums or gum disease) or ineffective (those people with braces or delicate bridge work. But remember one thing: Never use a toothpick as a substitute for flossing. Toothpicks can tear delicate gum tissue and may damage existing dental restorations. \n\nOne popular flossing alternative is called a water pick, or irrigator. \n\nWater picks use powerful tiny bursts of water to blast away food particles and other debris in hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. Dentists use professional-grade water picks when preparing a tooth for restoration, or in general cleaning and exams. \n\nPeople with painful gum disease or highly sensitive gums may find water picks useful for supplementing their brushing regimen. And people with orthodontia, including braces, have found water picks quite useful because toothbrush bristles often get stuck. Antibacterial rinses (over-the-counter and by prescription) are somewhat effective. There are also several types of brushes designed specifically to clean in between the teeth.
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Well, you definitely could have gingivitis, like a lot of people have already suggested.\nBut, you could also have a more severe form of periodontal disease. The only person who is going to be able to tell you this is your dentist. Make an appointment. Your dental hygienist will "probe" which means she will measure the health of your gums. Depending on what she finds, the doctor may diagnose periodontal disease and refer you to a periodontist.\nIf your teeth are hurting, don't wait. The longer you wait, the more this could progress and you could end up losing bone and teeth.
824905
they hurt...just take some ibuprofein...if the braces are cutting your gums try dental wax and if that doesnt work call your ortho...they can prescripe something like they did for me.  it would numb your mouth
702552
Veneers won't work for this problem because the amount of enamel dentists remove is the same thickness as the veneer. Your only other option other then braces is crowns, but in my opinion this is an extreme form of dental treatment in that you may find yourself having problems when your older. Also remember crowns and veneers only last upto 10-15 years so you would have to have them redone which in the long run would cost more. Go for braces, a lot of people now-a-days are having braces when they are adults. Furthermore you can get ones that do not notice!
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RYAN,\nI HAD BRACES IN COLLEGE AND THE BEST ADVICE I CAN GIVE YOU IS TO TAKE SMALL BITES, TRYING TO OPEN WIDE TO GET A BIG BITE WON'T REALLY BE EASY REMEMBER TO TAKE OFF YOUR RUBBER BANDS BEFORE EATING, AND PUT THEM BACK ON AFTER BRUSHING.IF YOU'RE AT SCHOOL BRUSH IN THE BATHROOM BEFORE RETURNING TO CLASS.\nA GOOD TOOL FOR YOU -AND EVERYONE AT HOME- IS T USE A WATERPIK ORAL IRRIGATOR BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP. YOUR ORTHDONTIST WILL BE IMPRESSED WITH THE CLEANLINESS AND GOD HEALTH OF YOUR GUMS.