Braces....?

I got braces today but i cant close my mouth properly when i eat, only the front teeth not my molars because my top teeth catch on the metal, is there anything wrong with them or is it normal?

Braces....?
Sometimes while wearing a dental device, it is normal for your bite to change. But if you feel like your teeth are catching on the metal and it is uncomfortable, contact your orthodontist and ask if something can be changed. It doesn't hurt to ask, and depending on your situation, something that was put on incorrectly could be fixed.
Reply:When I had braces (lol - a long time ago), it was the same for me. I used to bite my nails, but when I had my braces, my nails grew because my teeth didn't shut together!!!





I hated my brace at first, in the end I loved it and when the dentist said I didn't need to wear it anymore, I still did. In the end my aunty threw it down the loo!!!





They take a while to get used to.
Reply:You should contact the dentist. They should have checked your mobility before you left the office. It is possible that the bands/anchors that the wire is strung through are mis-placed.





If your teeth are striking the brackets, you risk knocking off the bracket itself, or chipping the teeth you are working so hard to keep.





If you are catching your lip (not your teeth), this is pretty normal. Use the soft wax the dentist gave you to smooth over the brackets until you develop a callus on the inside. Really, you do develop a thicker band of tissue on the inside of your lower lip along the braces line.





You can get more dental wax at the pharmacy when you run out. Be sure to get all the wax off each time you brush your teeth, as you don't want to trap anything yucky that leads to bad breath or tooth decay.
Reply:www.archwired.com is a great resource for you if you just got braces. Lots of people there with braces and an orthodontist that answers questions too. I had braces a couple years ago and I was on that site a few times a week until I got them off!
Reply:That sounds painful. call the dentist. sounds like you need adjustment. you will love the new smile when this is finished.


Takes time to get used to braces . but your beaaaaaautiful smile will be worth it Congrats now call the dentist!!!!!!