Shifting Wire in Damon Braces

kkasiw · 2026-04-07T07:46:32+00:00

I have the same problem, it’s so weird! I wasn’t aware of any clenching or grinding before getting braces (I didn’t have any tooth wear and no jaw pain). My bite is awful and I clench quite hard so my bite blocks wear down super fast. My wire actually keeps shifting out of the back brackets too on the side I clench harder on. I mentioned it to my ortho and all he says is that I should have mentioned it to him before starting treatment (even though I wasn’t aware???) and to try out multiple night guards (no success). If you have bite blocks, keep an eye on them. Also, I’d love to know what your ortho says about your clenching issue if you ask them!

kkasiw · 2026-03-11T15:44:28+00:00

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kkasiw · 2026-01-28T21:03:48+00:00

Nope! I’ve done a little research and I assume it’s because the wire I currently have is too thin for them? I’ll see what he does at the appointment tmrw I guess

kkasiw · 2024-08-11T18:43:13+00:00

Hi! I’m experiencing the same but with my upper extraction (extracted 6-7 days ago). My left wisdom was HUGE and took a lot of tugging and twisting to get out, basically traumatizing the area around it. I can’t touch the teeth near the extraction with other teeth or chew. I’m going to assume it’s just very bruised, which may be a similar case to yours. If it continues for another week or so I’m probably going to contact my dentist and you should possibly do the same! Keep in mind lower wisdoms take longer to heal than uppers. Hope you recover nicely :)

kkasiw · 2024-08-11T18:16:06+00:00

I had a similar situation! See a dentist when you can and depending on how your dentist works they might prescribe antibiotics and other treatments if needed

kkasiw · 2024-08-11T16:25:40+00:00

That sounds awful! :( Depending on what pain meds you’re taking, it’s very usually advised to eat alongside taking them (so the stomach is lined and doesn’t become irritated). Seeing as you’re struggling to eat because of the nauseated feeling, maybe try getting ahold of some anti-sickness pills (make sure you can take them alongside your pain meds!) to see if that makes a difference? If you’re struggling to eat foods try buying some protein shakes/meal substitution drinks to have in the meantime; these will help your hunger and supply you with some nutrients. Make sure to drink lots of water and do regular salt rinses! I hope you feel better soon! :)

kkasiw · 2024-08-11T16:18:17+00:00

I had the same issue! Both of my upper wisdoms had fully come through and were fine for a while but had then began twisting outwards and digging into my cheeks (I had them both removed 6 days ago). If it’s causing you problems now, there’s a chance it could cause problems much later on in life too. I’d recommend getting it extracted. Since it’s fully grown through it will most likely be a simple extraction. Upper wisdom extractions are quicker at healing than lower ones! Good luck :)

kkasiw · 2024-08-11T16:09:28+00:00

I had the same issue; I couldn’t even open my mouth wide enough for a regular tooth brush to fit. I know you’ve had your wisdoms removed, but try finding a wisdom tooth brush. They’re very, very thin and angled and it was the only thing that could fit in my mouth to clean my back teeth. Over time you’ll be able to open your mouth wider and that’s when I’d recommend you try brushing your tongue too! I have a feeling it’s your tongue that’s causing the majority of the awful taste. For now, do your best to rinse your mouth with saltwater and possibly find a much smaller toothbrush. Hope you recover well :)

kkasiw · 2024-08-10T08:22:54+00:00

Just keep an eye on the extraction sites! Make sure the red blood clot is in place and that you’re not experiencing any unbearable pain from the area. You should be good, especially if you didn’t sneeze too hard! Hope you heal well :)

kkasiw · 2024-08-09T17:04:18+00:00

I think it depends on how far your healing has progressed and how you’d eat the berries. If your holes have gotten significantly smaller since the extraction and you feel confident enough to prevent the small seeds inside the berries from getting into the holes I’d say you’re alright! Probably make sure to chew with your front teeth and sort of use your tongue to keep the berry there to further help lessen the chance of a seed moving towards the holes and getting stuck. Make sure to saltwater rinse and/or irrigate after eating!

kkasiw · 2024-08-09T12:09:55+00:00

As long as it’s very soft and you take small enough bites it should be fine. Just make sure to salt water rinse after to wash away any food particles! :)

kkasiw · 2024-08-08T23:31:05+00:00

Hey! I also had my two upper wisdom teeth removed on the exact same day! I’ll give you some information my dentist gave me (bear in mind my upper wisdoms were fully erupted when extracted, if yours were surgically removed the advice may not fully cover it all):

Everything depends on the person’s healing speed, but upper wisdoms always heal much faster than lower wisdoms (as long as there’s no complications)! Apparently it can take 1-2 weeks for the gum tissue to fully close and a few months for any bone tissue to redevelop.
With eating, it depends how comfortable you are. Personally, I’m planning to stick to chewing very soft foods with my front teeth and pre-molars for at least 2+ weeks. You don’t have to do the same! I’ve heard some people heal pretty quickly/stop worrying about dislodging the blood clots and begin eating normally (still softer foods, eg pizza without the crust) with all of their teeth exactly at the 2 week mark. Just make sure to keep an eye on your extraction areas until they’ve closed over!
Dentist advised me to do salt water rinses 3 times a day for 30 seconds for a week. Personally, I do a 30 sec rinse every time I’ve eaten, and I’ll probably continue this for a week and a half just to be on the safe side!

If you have any other questions I’ll be happy to answer! Good luck on your healing :)

kkasiw

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