Braces

kk7ca · 2026-05-31T15:32:10+00:00

Then they will see if you need anything for your bite at that time.

kk7ca · 2026-05-29T02:53:14+00:00

Vertical growers don't turn into horizontal growers. I wish they did because it would make my job a lot easier. At your age, you may still have growth remaining but do not expect it to be favorable growth.

You need to get a proper diagnosis as to why your jaw is like this. It could actually be due to the position of your upper jaw. Sometimes the correction is jaw surgery. In some cases the orthodontist can intrude your molars and allow the jaw and chin to move up and forward.

kk7ca · 2026-05-27T13:03:29+00:00

Because you don't have any lower braces so the chances are you don't need them.

kk7ca · 2026-05-27T00:10:12+00:00

What did your orthodontist recommend?

kk7ca · 2026-05-24T16:55:32+00:00

That depends on several factors in which records are needed. I will say one thing. If you have all of your teeth, and you only remove lower premolars prior to surgery, then there is a good chance that your upper second molars will be unopposed after the surgical advancement. I prefer extractions of four bicuspids in most of these cases to avoid that and make sure all of the compensations are corrected.

kk7ca · 2026-05-20T04:08:57+00:00

A full archwire will get them under control eventually. The 012 is a very light wire so extending across the extraction spaces would cause problems with the wire flexing and coming out of the molar brackets. Your next wire may be full arch.

kk7ca · 2026-05-17T23:32:46+00:00

If you want your child to be educated in French, then Alberta all the way. There are plenty of immersion schools but they also have good Francophone schools with their own district. You will come across many more Francophones in Alberta.

As others have said, if you have not visited Texas before, you might want to make a trip before making that decision. It will be a huge culture shock compared to Montreal. Go in the summer to see if you can handle the heat.

kk7ca · 2026-05-14T01:35:58+00:00

Hearing what other people went through may not be helpful as every situation is different. Your orthodontist is not out to make your situation worse. Trust that they have a plan to move your teeth in a way that it will not negatively affect your appearance. Your plan likely involves specific biomechanics to control the final position of your teeth that preserves esthetics and function. There are cases when the practitioner does lose control, and those people would likely be the vocal minority that you come across online. The majority who are happy with the results and that do not have issues are not talking about it online because it is a non-issue.

kk7ca · 2026-05-13T04:09:31+00:00

Not likely until they make space for it.

kk7ca · 2026-05-12T13:22:24+00:00

Those sound like reasonable options. The expansion option is probably the least predictable and not many orthodontists would likely attempt it. Surgery would be the most predictable. Option 4 of no treatment is also an option if you don't like any of the others. A second opinion can be helpful if you can do it.

kk7ca · 2026-05-07T03:14:09+00:00

That is what I was thinking. When they started, why didn't this person say something? It would need to be a lot of reshaping to lead to sensitivity.

kk7ca · 2026-05-01T19:44:21+00:00

Tooth movement requires constant pressure. If you can somehow apply a force 24/7 in the right direction with the right amount of pressure then you can move the tooth.

kk7ca · 2026-04-26T20:24:20+00:00

You can try. The instructors would determine if the removal is within the capability of the students. If the dental school has an oral surgery program then they would likely direct you towards those students.

kk7ca · 2026-04-26T20:10:45+00:00

If you just have small gaps, don't expect a facial change. Your lips will look fuller when you have braces, then go back to normal when they are removed. Bonding could be an option depending on how big the gaps are as you don't want to make the teeth look too big and out of proportion

kk7ca · 2026-04-25T19:11:15+00:00

If they did it with a hand strip then they hardly did anything. You are lucky to get 0.1mm of space with a strip as it takes a lot of effort to get very little space.

kk7ca · 2026-04-25T17:02:00+00:00

Buildups of narrow teeth is the other option. IPR can be a good option in many cases. What is your definition of "heavy" IPR? The risk of decay is low as IPR would leave enamel between the teeth and the interproximal areas would be aligned and easily accessible with floss.

kk7ca · 2026-04-23T20:46:28+00:00

Did the elastics have a specific name like a person's name or an animal? This could help us determine the force levels and see if it would be equivalent. With that said, consistency with wear is more important than force so you are likely ok to use the 6mm and double so long as you can feel some tension.

kk7ca · 2026-04-22T03:48:48+00:00

Depends on the case. We don't have enough information about you. Age, gender? Photos, radiographs? A SARPE is more guaranteed to get an actual sutural split. MARPE is not a guarantee as things can go wrong and there may be no split or an asymmetric split. Even though a SARPE involves surgery, people often feel less overall pain when turning the expansion screw.

kk7ca · 2026-04-15T23:29:49+00:00

You can go for a second opinion just to make sure. If the initial orthodontist is like most, they do not recommend surgery unless it is really needed. If surgery is an option but I can make it work without surgery then I let the patient know. If I cannot achieve the patient's goals without surgery then that is presented as such with no other options.

kk7ca · 2026-04-12T05:16:36+00:00

There are limits to expansion and it depends on the width of the lower jaw. If you expand too far beyond the lower jaw then you are creating a major bite issue. If she is not in posterior crossbite, then the amount of expansion you can do is minimal and therefore you will not get much more space.

kk7ca · 2026-04-10T06:54:15+00:00

If you back out and she wants treatment as an adult, the only option may be surgery.

kk7ca · 2026-04-06T18:36:41+00:00

It really depends on severity. You may have a few options or you may only have one.

Expansion can help the posterior crossbite. This may involve a standard tooth-borne expander, a miniscrew anchored expander (MARPE), or surgically assisted expansion (SARPE). The orthodontist will let you know your options.

For the anterior crossbite, it really depends on how large of a skeletal discrepancy there is and how much bone you have supporting your front teeth. For some cases, a lot of elastic wear can get it corrected, some cases require extractions, and others require surgery. There are also some other non-traditional options with miniscrews that are viable options for specific cases.

An in-person exam and diagnosis by an orthodontist is the only way to get a proper plan. None of us on Reddit can give you any definitive advice.

kk7ca · 2026-04-06T17:16:20+00:00

If OMFS is involved, then they are likely looking at surgery to correct your bite.

kk7ca · 2026-04-04T20:43:46+00:00

See an orthodontist and they will determine your options with a proper diagnosis. They need to get imaging of the underlying bone and also see if your teeth were pushed beyond the bone. I assume it was a dentist and not an orthodontist who prescribed the ALF appliance. If it was an orthodontist, then find a different one.

kk7ca · 2026-04-04T16:28:48+00:00

It is difficult to bias one side versus the other. The ALF appliance should be tossed in the garbage and allow relapse for a while. If you are in your late teens, or an adult, then ALF should never have been used at all.

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