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My braces have pulled out my middle bottom tooth higher than the one next to it. i'm able to bite and it move back down, is this normal?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See yr orthodontist: The situation you described needs professional attention and cannot be solved in this forum.. I would recommend returning to the orthodontist who placed the braces and discussing the options.

Answered 9/7/2014

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It happens...: ... but you need to contact your orthodontist and get in to see him/her ASAP to correct the situation.

Answered 9/9/2014

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Not unusual: Sometimes braces are placed at the best level possible at the start of treatment, depending on the complexity of your malocclusion. As movement progresses the Orthodontist may have to reposition some brackets or make compensatory bends in the wire. It's an easy fix. Call your Orthodontic Specialist and explain the problem...they will get you scheduled ASAP to resolve your issues.

Answered 11/5/2014

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Yes: The action of the wires with the brackets moves teeth up, down, front, back and it all has to do with the position of the bracket on the tooth in relation to the adjacent teeth. Eventually, all the brackets should line up at the same height and the teeth should also line up as well.

Answered 11/5/2014

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Dr. Mark Birnbach answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Braces: Schedule an appointment with your orthodontist to evaluate this situation.

Answered 11/12/2014

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No: if what you are describing is that the tooth moves when you bite, then no this is not normal for someone your age. I would go see your orthodontist to discuss immediately

Answered 11/20/2014

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Braces: Braces move teeth-The best person to ask is the orthodontist or dentist who is doing your braces and let them know of your concern.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Dr. William Williams answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

High tooth: A tooth that is too high, compared to the rest of the teeth in a set of braces, needs to be attended to by the dentist in many cases. It is normal to see teeth move, get loose, have mobility but if one is too high, the bracket may need to be altered in position soon. Good question and good observation. Attend to it before it becomes a danger to the health of the tooth.

Answered 2/2/2015

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Probably not,: Best not to bite it down, just leave it alone, but try to get an adjustment by your doctor ASAP.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Short term sometimes: during Ortho treatment this can occasionally occur due to bracket placement or a broken bracket. It is easily resolvable-just call your Orthodontic practice to remedy

Answered 2/18/2015

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