Hi. I am 32 years old and I've been wearing braces for over 4 years now. I've noticed that one of the lower front tooth is moving forward and it seems as if the tooth will come out from the gums. I can almost see the bottom line of the tooth. The gums are descended that much. It almost looks like the tooth is tearing the gums apart.
I once pointed out the descended gums but my orthodontist just said " I know, it is fine" He is a man of good reputation in the field so I believed him. Now the condition has become worse and I am worried that I might loose the tooth. It is just a matter of time.
I paid nearly $6,000 for the teeth streightened and now I am about to loose one healthy tooth. Shouldn't he be responsible for it? Can I have him pay the fee for the gums reconstruction?
What can I do to prevent the worst result.
Please give me some advice....
Is it the orthodontist's fault? Recession gums/ tooth is being pulled forward too much.?
what I would do would have them take an xray of the area and compare to the original xray from when you started. This will give you an idea of what the bone support looked like to begin with. When you start orthodontics you probably signed a waiver saying that certain things may happen, as unlikely as they may be, sometimes they do happen such as bone loss, root resorption and what you may be describing. I would have a consultation with the doctor with the xrays and possibly consult a periodontist as well with the films. Don't get on the "lets sue" bandwagon until you know all the details and as a last resort. It may be able to be fixed without the legal route.
Oh yea, on a side-note....don't take advice from people who don't work in the field, there is a lot of bad advice out there just "based on their experience" A lot of people have braces on for many years for different reasons. Orthodontics is an art and a science. Its not a "cookie cutter" profession where every case is exactly the same. Just keep that in the back of your mind.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Calling all dentists, orthodontist, and the like!?
I want to become a dentist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon. When I enter college do I need to be enrolled in pre-dentistry or should/could I major in something else before I enter dental school? Are there any especially superb dental schools? What do you think I should keep in mind? Is there any specialization that I should look in to? Here is your chance to spill your guts and help someone. Please help me, I want to know everything! Thank you!
Calling all dentists, orthodontist, and the like!?
you need to register in dental school after your pre med. It takes 4 years %26amp; 1 year residency. After that what every subject you are intersted you can do your PG.
Reply:My dentist majored in chemistry as an undergraduate. It was a great fit for pre-dent because there is so much chemistry involved in dentistry.
UCLA has a great dental school.
Reply:The best thing to do is to shadow a couple of general dentists or specialists to understand what dentistry is all about. You do not need to be a pre-dentistry major. Most dental school prerequisites are similar to med schools so you can major in whatever you like as long as those required courses are taken. A good website is forums.studentdoctor.net and check out the pre-dental forum. Helped me a lot when I was in your shoes.
Calling all dentists, orthodontist, and the like!?
you need to register in dental school after your pre med. It takes 4 years %26amp; 1 year residency. After that what every subject you are intersted you can do your PG.
Reply:My dentist majored in chemistry as an undergraduate. It was a great fit for pre-dent because there is so much chemistry involved in dentistry.
UCLA has a great dental school.
Reply:The best thing to do is to shadow a couple of general dentists or specialists to understand what dentistry is all about. You do not need to be a pre-dentistry major. Most dental school prerequisites are similar to med schools so you can major in whatever you like as long as those required courses are taken. A good website is forums.studentdoctor.net and check out the pre-dental forum. Helped me a lot when I was in your shoes.
Can you change orthodontist half way through treatmeant?
I really really really hate my orthodontist hes so rough and doesnt really seem to like his job at all, my friend goes to one which is nice and much closer to me anyway, is it possible to swap even though ive had my brace for 4 months?
Can you change orthodontist half way through treatmeant?
Yes you can. Many people have to switch because they move while in treatment. You want to go where you are happy as you may be in treatment for many months to come.
However, it may effect and reduce you orthodontic benefits if there is insurance. So you may want to look into that.
Reply:Yes! I recommend it in your case for sure. Just don't change toilets in the middle of...ahh yeah. Orthodontist and toilets remind me of each other, sorry about that. I've got a fierce set of big white chompers, check em out! Errrrrrr!!!
Reply:yeah i think no problems.. i'm sure he can handle it..
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Can you change orthodontist half way through treatmeant?
Yes you can. Many people have to switch because they move while in treatment. You want to go where you are happy as you may be in treatment for many months to come.
However, it may effect and reduce you orthodontic benefits if there is insurance. So you may want to look into that.
Reply:Yes! I recommend it in your case for sure. Just don't change toilets in the middle of...ahh yeah. Orthodontist and toilets remind me of each other, sorry about that. I've got a fierce set of big white chompers, check em out! Errrrrrr!!!
Reply:yeah i think no problems.. i'm sure he can handle it..
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Can i change orthodontist?
my orthodontist and his assistants are very nonchalant and they never speak. I just started the process and have a habit appliance in now. my ortho never gave me a treatment plan like sit down with me and tell me what will happen. the other day when i got the habit appliance in i had the sign the forms and I heard them talking about not having my records and they almost had me sign something with someone else's name on it. I don't know if they found my xrays but if they don't have those how could the doc have looked at them and determined if my teeth is strong enough for braces or if i needed teeth removed. I asked the assistant when I will get braces on she said in a couple of months. they happyely take my money but treat me like a number I want to change and get my down payment back befor I get braces which I don't know if i will ever get at teh rate they are going. Are all ortho offices like that. I always hear upset people especially parents is this normal or should i leave
Can i change orthodontist?
Yes, although you have to tell your old orthodontist taht you will be needing your records because your new orthodontist will need them. Here in the Philippines, it's ethically not allowed when a dentist continues a case without due permission or information.
Reply:You need to ask first the new orthodontist you want to goto if they will pick up where you left off and you need to ask your insurance carrier. Other then that you are free to do what you want.
As far as getting your money back - check if you signed a contract promising payment.
Reply:yes you can...all u need to do is loo it up in the phone book and make sure your health insureance accepts then as part of their plan or you will have to pay out of your own poket ...beleive me... i have braces and happy that my health insureance is paying for the one I moved to...lol
Reply:Hi,
Sounds like you got one of the bad apples! I would be flying out of his/her office with all of my records/X-rays/impressions ASAP! Plus, I would notify the Dental BOARD in your STATE of the misdeeds! You are well within your rights to seek out another orthodontist, and I mean FAST! I would also check the Dental Board in your State's Capital for any demerits, blemishes, suspensions, or any other type of action(s) taken against this weasel! LEAVE ASAP with all of your RECORDS -- you PAID for them ALREADY and they MUST, BY LAW give them to you (with a small copying fee sometimes) BY all means RUN to a REPUTABLE ORTHODONTIST!!!!!!!
Reply:I'm a dentist.
First off, quit your whining.
"Losing" x-rays is not a major problem as you'd have everyone on this forum believe. It takes us five minutes to get new x-rays on patients should the need arise.
If you feel you're being neglected, for God's sake, talk to the doctor! He's a reasonable person, and I'm sure he'd do whatever is necessary to treat you appropriately.
(I'm shocked to see that some ****** above me suggested that you file a complaint with the state's dental board over this problem. Some people just have a real chip on their shoulders when it comes to doctors, and are sue-happy bitches. People like that make us feel even more comfortable with charging an arm and a leg for our services).
Can i change orthodontist?
Yes, although you have to tell your old orthodontist taht you will be needing your records because your new orthodontist will need them. Here in the Philippines, it's ethically not allowed when a dentist continues a case without due permission or information.
Reply:You need to ask first the new orthodontist you want to goto if they will pick up where you left off and you need to ask your insurance carrier. Other then that you are free to do what you want.
As far as getting your money back - check if you signed a contract promising payment.
Reply:yes you can...all u need to do is loo it up in the phone book and make sure your health insureance accepts then as part of their plan or you will have to pay out of your own poket ...beleive me... i have braces and happy that my health insureance is paying for the one I moved to...lol
Reply:Hi,
Sounds like you got one of the bad apples! I would be flying out of his/her office with all of my records/X-rays/impressions ASAP! Plus, I would notify the Dental BOARD in your STATE of the misdeeds! You are well within your rights to seek out another orthodontist, and I mean FAST! I would also check the Dental Board in your State's Capital for any demerits, blemishes, suspensions, or any other type of action(s) taken against this weasel! LEAVE ASAP with all of your RECORDS -- you PAID for them ALREADY and they MUST, BY LAW give them to you (with a small copying fee sometimes) BY all means RUN to a REPUTABLE ORTHODONTIST!!!!!!!
Reply:I'm a dentist.
First off, quit your whining.
"Losing" x-rays is not a major problem as you'd have everyone on this forum believe. It takes us five minutes to get new x-rays on patients should the need arise.
If you feel you're being neglected, for God's sake, talk to the doctor! He's a reasonable person, and I'm sure he'd do whatever is necessary to treat you appropriately.
(I'm shocked to see that some ****** above me suggested that you file a complaint with the state's dental board over this problem. Some people just have a real chip on their shoulders when it comes to doctors, and are sue-happy bitches. People like that make us feel even more comfortable with charging an arm and a leg for our services).
How does the orthodontist fix me my braces?
In one week they are going to put me brackets above and below and i wanted to know everything what they are going to do to me since I feel in the armchair of the orthodontist.
Thank for your answers .
How does the orthodontist fix me my braces?
You meant the process of applying braces? Well they usually put a device in your mouth that widens and holds on your lips and cheeks back. They take a cotton swab and make your brace tooth dry, they mix this edible, cement like substance. They rub someone your teeth and put the bracket on. They then use ultraviolet ray gun to superheat the cement and make it stay. Its a sour taste. It doesn't hurt when its being done. Then they add the wire and put an elastic over the wire which ties to the bracket, the wires hook into these metal encasing around your molars.
Your moulds are a different story....
Reply:If I remember correctly, they make a mold of your teeth with a plaster like substance. Then they may put spacers between your teeth so they can put the brackets or band around the teeth on. Then they will put the front parts on. Both of these are done with a cement substance. Then they will thread the wire through, tighten it in the back and cut the ends off. It will be painful for a few days. Just remember, no gum, corn on the cob, etc.
Good luck
Thank for your answers .
How does the orthodontist fix me my braces?
You meant the process of applying braces? Well they usually put a device in your mouth that widens and holds on your lips and cheeks back. They take a cotton swab and make your brace tooth dry, they mix this edible, cement like substance. They rub someone your teeth and put the bracket on. They then use ultraviolet ray gun to superheat the cement and make it stay. Its a sour taste. It doesn't hurt when its being done. Then they add the wire and put an elastic over the wire which ties to the bracket, the wires hook into these metal encasing around your molars.
Your moulds are a different story....
Reply:If I remember correctly, they make a mold of your teeth with a plaster like substance. Then they may put spacers between your teeth so they can put the brackets or band around the teeth on. Then they will put the front parts on. Both of these are done with a cement substance. Then they will thread the wire through, tighten it in the back and cut the ends off. It will be painful for a few days. Just remember, no gum, corn on the cob, etc.
Good luck
Orthodontist or orthodontist assistant/tech?
whats the difference? im interested in being one but im not quite sure.. can you give me details about the job and how to start your business and stuff like that?
Orthodontist or orthodontist assistant/tech?
Lucy, I believe that's plagiarism.
Reply:An orthodontist is the actual dentist who specialized in orthodontia. An orthodontist assistant is simply a dental assistant with orthodontic experience, or an assistant who chose to specialize in orthodontics. The assistant is the one who does most of the work, while the orthodontist simply checks the work and performs tasks that the assistant cannot. The assistants make far less money than the actual dentist. The way to get started is to get enrolled in dental assisting school. After that, you will have a clearer understanding of all aspects of this field and how to get started.
Reply:An orthodontist is the actual dentist who specialized in orthodontia. An orthodontist assistant is simply a dental assistant with orthodontic experience, or an assistant who chose to specialize in orthodontics. The assistant is the one who does most of the work, while the orthodontist simply checks the work and performs tasks that the assistant cannot. The assistants make far less money than the actual dentist. The way to get started is to get enrolled in dental assisting school. After that, you will have a clearer understanding of all aspects of this field and how to get started.
Orthodontist or orthodontist assistant/tech?
Lucy, I believe that's plagiarism.
Reply:An orthodontist is the actual dentist who specialized in orthodontia. An orthodontist assistant is simply a dental assistant with orthodontic experience, or an assistant who chose to specialize in orthodontics. The assistant is the one who does most of the work, while the orthodontist simply checks the work and performs tasks that the assistant cannot. The assistants make far less money than the actual dentist. The way to get started is to get enrolled in dental assisting school. After that, you will have a clearer understanding of all aspects of this field and how to get started.
Reply:An orthodontist is the actual dentist who specialized in orthodontia. An orthodontist assistant is simply a dental assistant with orthodontic experience, or an assistant who chose to specialize in orthodontics. The assistant is the one who does most of the work, while the orthodontist simply checks the work and performs tasks that the assistant cannot. The assistants make far less money than the actual dentist. The way to get started is to get enrolled in dental assisting school. After that, you will have a clearer understanding of all aspects of this field and how to get started.
Calling all Orthodontist!....Figure 8?
Today my orthodontist said he was going to do a figure 8 on me today. What he did was take 2 wires and wrap them around the wire or something and then kept on twisting it.....but i was wandering what the point of that was....and what it did. (also...is it suppose to hurt?)
Thank You
Calling all Orthodontist!....Figure 8?
A figure-8 tie pulls the wire very tightly into the bracket. That, combined with a flexible wire will straighten out your rotated teeth.
Sometimes it will hurt a little more than usual because it is putting more pressure on the individual tooth than you are accustomed to.
Reply:A figure 8 is simply meant to hold the teeth in the position that they are. A steel ligature is used to do this, which is what your dentist twisted. Steel ligatures are stronger than elastic ties and are also used to move teeth when tied on each individual tooth but not when figure 8ed. Also no the figure 8 really does not hurt.
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Thank You
Calling all Orthodontist!....Figure 8?
A figure-8 tie pulls the wire very tightly into the bracket. That, combined with a flexible wire will straighten out your rotated teeth.
Sometimes it will hurt a little more than usual because it is putting more pressure on the individual tooth than you are accustomed to.
Reply:A figure 8 is simply meant to hold the teeth in the position that they are. A steel ligature is used to do this, which is what your dentist twisted. Steel ligatures are stronger than elastic ties and are also used to move teeth when tied on each individual tooth but not when figure 8ed. Also no the figure 8 really does not hurt.
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