my orthodontist put on bottom braces on November 2nd...but I still don't have tops, what is taking so long...I know I should have braces on top too.
2007-04-06 14:27:37 · 9 answers · asked by Noneya 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Sometimes things are done in phases. For example, your orthodontist may want your bottom teeth to have moved in a particular direction before starting the movement on the top.
The easiest (and best) way to find out is to simply ask. If your appt is a long time away and you really want to know, just call and ask for a callback.
2007-04-14 05:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by idforyah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's different with each person. I had braces overall for 18 months, and braces on the bottom for I think only 9. If you're still concerned, ask your orthodontist
2007-04-07 04:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by pondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your orthodontist, as he/she will know best. Have it explained to you. Sometimes they do the bottom first so they will know how to do the top, as the top teeth need a normal overbite. Once the bottom teeth are aligned, the top set are done to give you a correct bite, and a nice look.
2007-04-11 15:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by H. A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are normally done at the same time. Maybe you dont need them on the top. I have had braces twice. The first time I only had them on the bottom to straighten one tooth. The second time was done on the top and bottom to help resolve another medical condition
2007-04-06 22:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This may be a long shot, but have you asked the orthodontist.
2007-04-06 21:30:34 · answer #5 · answered by Papa Joe 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
maybe the orthodontist is waiting for his $
2007-04-13 22:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mon-chu' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your bottom teeth are worse then your top teeth
2007-04-06 21:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by softball girl 12 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE YOU'LL GET THE TOPS THEN TOO? JUST ASK.
2007-04-06 23:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they havent invented braces for beavers yet!!!! haaaaaa!!!!!
2007-04-06 21:36:26 · answer #9 · answered by who me? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋