Inbrace: Behind The Scenes

[@moniquelyttle7105]

i have very small spacing. just lost my aligners over years of time. maybe like 8 years actually. i’m tireddddddd. just want to close my gap and get permanent retainers. i only need it for my top teeth and don’t have insurance! how much would it be for me? i’m only 4 miles away from you!

[@moniquelyttle7105]

i have permanent retainers on my bottom teeth from this year and really wishing i could be done this process. the first time i got braces was 20 years ago when i was 7. i’d lose my retainers eventually and have to start over. really tired of this on and off process

[@drdougortho]

We have virtual consults via our website www.drdougortho.com where you can send photos and I can do a consult for you,

[@parislovelove_heart2346]

Omg why can’t you be in Chicago. 😫

[@khiangnong1349]

Will inbrace help with my 14 yrs old that has almost severe over bite?

[@drdougortho]

Not great with severe overbite... Usually traditional braces are better for that

[@drdougortho]

@@anthonypietramala6606 2.0 is a big improvement! And if no extractions are necessary for the severe overbite, we may be able to use inbrace. If extractions are needed, traditional braces are the way to go

[@nailpink678]

Hello, I have some crowding in my bottom [front] teeth, and it appears a bracket cannot be placed on one of the teeth. Does inbrace accommodate that by skipping that tooth early in the treatment, or would regular lingual braces have to be used?

[@drdougortho]

We skip it for now until we make enough space and add the inbrace bracket later!

[@purehybride]

One thing I can't find any information on: Is it possible to get pontic teeth with inbrace or other lingual braces? How do these treatments work with missing teeth?

[@drdougortho]

Currently it's not really possible to put a pontic on with inbrace. You may be better off with aligners or traditional braces.

[@celestialmorpho]

is it custom? can a wire be made to keep a gap in front of teeth but make them all straight

[@drdougortho]

Yes, because it's custom, we can design it to do anything:)

[@paulawilson5926]

Is it normal the last month of braces one the 2 front teeth become shorter than other? Does the X-ray of roots have to be straight at end of treatment?

[@drdougortho]

I don't know the specifics of your case, but i would not think the front teeth should become uneven at the end. Maybe the wire is not fully engaged and thats why it moved the wrong way. Ideally roots should be somewhat paralell but not always. Xrays can also be misleading and your doctor should know what is within normal range and what is what we call distortion on the xray. Good luck!

[@paulawilson5926]

@@drdougortho Thank you! I was told today the reason is the roots are not aligned. I could shave one to make even or get one bonded to make even and that roots are suppose to be aligned after treatment. After 2 years and suddenly they are uneven sounds suspicious and not truthful. Was very confused with fast talking.

[@paulawilson5926]

sorry, I meant he said he aligned roots with wire adjustment is why they are uneven

[@drdougortho]

@@paulawilson5926 I would always tell a patient if teeth would be uneven if I straightened the roots. This can occur if the teeth wore down while crooked, THEN when straightened, now look uneven. But I'd like my patients to know beforehand usually. But discuss it w/your doc.

[@louisetaylor8782]

@@drdougortho Thank you Dr. Doug! I have consultation with Orthodontist Monday to discuss. He wants to take them off I want straight aligned teeth that look better than before treatment! 😁

[@loverliyahh]

My inside of my cheek is stuck on my bracket and it hurts so much and I can’t take it off. Any suggestions please?

[@drdougortho]

Call your doc asap. Don't just pull as you can really rip your cheek. It has to be removed carefully! Sorry that happened!

[@CaressLorthaya]

I can't wait because my bottom teeth are DISRESPECTFUL