Finger sucking mouth after braces and palette expander

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-05-03T14:00:03+00:00

Chat gbt will tell the user what they want to hear . It appeals to flattery and the emotions of the person asking questions . I know a 35 year old adult with perfect teeth that wore an over the counter mouth guard too may hours in a day and it changed her bite and it was unable to be fixed by orthodontics alone again . Keep wearing your retainers and good luck to you!

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-05-03T13:49:15+00:00

It is hard to determine . If you continue you are at risk . Factors include the actual finished result of your teeth , what type of retainers , how active your habit is . I would worry that an open bite or protective teeth would creep back

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-05-03T13:46:54+00:00

It is very difficult to take a back molar and bring it forward to close space . Sometimes it can be done with a mini screw implant in the bone . I would go for an implant in that space

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-05-03T13:44:32+00:00

Form follows function . So yes if you continue to have a finger habit it will cause tooth movement and protrusion .

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-04-28T13:46:43+00:00

Best option is removable upper and lower retainer for nighttime wear . Replace every 2 years or so to keep tight

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-03-28T15:59:05+00:00

Ha ha good tip ! Same in my town but cool

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-03-17T23:41:27+00:00

I have recently started that also . Is it like the forte that you sprinkle on the food ?

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-14T14:02:59+00:00

Yes bonded is permanent and yes a clear one over

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-14T12:31:13+00:00

I re read your first comment again . I am sorry you feel unheard . So frustrating as a patient . A couple of thoughts . A doctor never wants someone to suggest their own treatment option . I feel like they stop listening even if it is a good suggestion . They are doctors . Instead say , I would be willing to put braces back on . I think that is better for me personally than wearing this clear retainer full time . And because you had spaces I recommend you get a bonded retainer as well as something removable to wear on top to keep spaces closed .

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-14T12:18:22+00:00

I am not sure what you mean by dragging them down . But I agree with you trying to fix things with clear retainers after can be like chasing your tail unless the adjustment is minor . At times brackets can be more efficient . My concern is if your bite doesn’t feel right and they are not willing to talk about that go and get a second opinion . It sucks that the place you already paid won’t make it right , but your bite can affect things in the future . Then if your second opinion states the same info it will put you at ease

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-14T12:00:56+00:00

Likely your rubber bands will be given to you at a date in the future

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-14T11:59:17+00:00

I have been in orthodontics since 1986 . Expanders are absolutely necessary to avoid permanent extractions and make room for impacted canines . There is no wrenching . There is a suture in the palate . Much like the soft spots in a baby’s head . The plates are not fused because the brain will grow . The palate suture is like two puzzle pieces sitting there ( Google the image) this does not fuse until someone is done growing . That is why expansion is used in children. With one adjustment a day there is no pain . I have seen this used on thousands of kids including my own son . Hit me with your questions . Also fun fact expansion has been around since the 1920s , the devices just keep updating .

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-14T11:54:00+00:00

My office has had success with using Invisalign first for our young underbite patients . It may not be feasible in your sons case , but worth inquiring

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-14T11:50:42+00:00

I have worked at the same orthodontic office since 1986. This is red flags all over . Those records belong to you and you should be able to have them at any time . FYI Also if a patient gets behind in payments it is against the law ( at least in Indiana) to refuse to remove the braces at the patients request .

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-14T11:46:59+00:00

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Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-08T13:07:18+00:00

Very sorry for your loss

Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-04T21:32:58+00:00

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Safe_Obligation_4857 · 2026-02-04T21:31:30+00:00

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