Any orthodontists... Rubber Bands and Braces question...?!


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Any orthodontists... Rubber Bands and Braces question...?

ok so i went to the ortho about a few weeks ago and the ortho told me to wear bands only on one side from the farthest hook back on the top row of teeth and attach it to the closest hook to the opening of my mouth on the bottom row of my teeth.

the ortho told me i had an underbite but it feels like all the bands are doing are pushing my jaw backwards instead of forwards to align with my top teeth..... was he mistaken by telling me where to put the bands?

i'm scared that all i am doing is damaging the alignment of where my top row and bottom row are supposed to be.

Additional Details

2 weeks ago
OH IM SORRY. Thank you melloyello1616 for pointing that out

i meant OVERBITE. i do not have an underbite.. i have an overbite. very sorry


Answers:

If you have an underbite it means your bottom teeth are sticking out too far, so your jaw should feel like it's moving back.

I had an overbite and my bands were worn from the closest hook at the top row of teeth, attatched to the farthest hook on the bottom row of teeth.


Seems like it's okay to me (but I'm no dentist) you should call your ortho's office if you are concerned.


****If you have an overbite then I would def give the office a call tomorrow or as soon as you can...as i said, i'm no dentist but that doesn't sound right at all!****




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