Braces and front tooth extraction!!?!
Question:
Braces and front tooth extraction!!?
I'm 26 and I have had braces for a year now and have had some problems with my teeth adjusting the way my orthodontist wants them to. He had me get my bottom front tooth extracted yesterday and they put a chain on afterwards to move my teeth and the space in quicker. I am having a lot of trouble with this because I'm self concious now, I'm so embarassed for people to notice I'm missing a tooth.This is a very big deal to me. Has anyone had this done and how long did it take for the space to close up?
Answers:
It may be a little uncomfortable at first but it is very normal. There may not have been the space needed to straighten your teeth. You will be surprised at how quickly the teeth will shift. You may have a little uncomfortable time for about 2 weeks. It depends on how tightened everything was made, and what else has been done. But the teeth are stubborn and no matter how much we try, they move in their own time.. Your best bet would be to call your Dentist to give you a better time line. As he has seen your Xray's and knows your treatment plan, he can give you a good rough guesstimate.. Good luck hun, just remember it is worth it all in the end. (Til then its just horrible) lol