can my orthodontist switch my top clear braces to metal ones? i just got braces put on a few days ago and i absolutely do not like the clear braces at all. i didn't know that they would be bigger than the metal braces and it looks ridiculous to have half and half.
thanks so much if you answer!! =]
2006-08-17 15:42:35 · 8 answers · asked by seckzeeeki 2 in Health ➔ Dental
can my orthodontist switch my top clear braces to metal ones? i just got braces put on a few days ago and i absolutely do not like the clear braces at all. i didn't know that they would be bigger than the metal braces and it looks ridiculous to have half and half.
thanks so much if you answer!! =]
AND my orthodontist said that the metal ones on the bottom are there instead of the clear b/c that's where my problem area is. i just want to know if its possible to change. thanks
2006-08-17 16:46:08 · update #1
It is possible to have the clear brackets replaced with metal BUT, it's drama! You really need to wait a few months or more before you swap to metal brackets because of the fact that you just got braces & the cement holding the brackets on is to new. The cement will eventually break down given some time.......so be patient & drink alot of Coca-cola ; ) HINT: the acid in Coca-cola breaks the cement down quicker. That's why the dentist say "do not drink sodas!" On a personal note, I think you will be happier with the metal brackets on top anyway considering that the clear brackets tend to turn yellow over a period of time which looks real ridiculous.
2006-08-17 18:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ash Anne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just got braces 2 weeks ago and have clear on the top and metal on the bottom. They did this because the metal braces are strong and as your teeth pull back they shouldn't break.
2016-03-27 06:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, ask your orthodontist to change them. I don't know about clear, mine were metal, and I had to have them switched around because they were put on crooked. It will most likely cost a LOT of money though.
2006-08-17 15:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Maedhros 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just went to the dentist with somebody that needs braces. The nurse there said that braces run from $3,500 to $9,000, shoot, if you got that kind of money to pay I'm sure they'll take it. Why did you get half and half anyway?
2006-08-17 16:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible but you may get charged for it.
2006-08-17 16:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by TommyBoy DDS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask your dentist that put them on and I am sure that he/she would be glad to change them.
Hope this helps. :(|)
2006-08-17 15:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably can get it done, but it will cost more money.
2006-08-17 15:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have asked him for the reason.
2006-08-17 16:43:50 · answer #8 · answered by angieasee64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋