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Subject: Re: My Molar Bands...

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Jim

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Date Posted: 20:39:16 07/26/04 Mon
In reply to: Michael 's message, "My Molar Bands..." on 16:58:14 07/26/04 Mon

If the bands aren't loss or anything, I bet it can wait a week.

And I believe orthodontists usually buy the brackets and bands in a set, and the headgear tubes are in the set. I don't think it necessarily means that you will have to wear headgear. I have the tubes, but only on my top bands.

>Okay, I have four molar bands in my mouth. And
>yesterday as I was brushing my teeth, I noticed that
>on the inner mouth side of two of the bands, they're
>missing a small metal piece that are on the other two
>bands. They're almost like metal washers. My bands
>haven't gotten loose or anything and nothing else
>seems out of place, but I think I might have
>accidentally bit the washer things off or something.
>Anybody think this is serious or should I just find
>out in a week (my next adjustment)?
>
>Also, if all the bands have headgear tubes on them
>does that mean I'm wearing a headgear in the future?
>My ortho never mentioned this and now I'm a bit scared
>that this will happen...

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