hercimur
Gold Member
So, first off, I'm very excited. So is my GF apparently for the upper and lower "retainer with brackets and headgear tubes." A few snags in the process, probably my fault for not being specific, but the Braces Shop people are top notch and their customer service is the best. They are truly dedicated to customer satisfaction.
In a few weeks, we should receive the fakes that will help us flash back to when we met all those years ago. However, I have a few questions for those of you who have experience with the product. I am mainly concerned about rubber bands (i.e. intraoral elastics, the type that extend from one arch to the other, not ligature ties.) Any experience here? I know that the Braces Shop doesn't recommend them and that's understandable. However, I was advised to use the lightest pull force available.
I'm assuming that anything that creates a downward force will be problematic. I'm hoping that we'll be able to achieve the look of something that is reminiscent of "finishing" or "bite settling" elastics. I know, sounds adventurous, but it's my dream. Any recommendations or caveats? Just looking for ideas or experiences that might be helpful.
In a few weeks, we should receive the fakes that will help us flash back to when we met all those years ago. However, I have a few questions for those of you who have experience with the product. I am mainly concerned about rubber bands (i.e. intraoral elastics, the type that extend from one arch to the other, not ligature ties.) Any experience here? I know that the Braces Shop doesn't recommend them and that's understandable. However, I was advised to use the lightest pull force available.
I'm assuming that anything that creates a downward force will be problematic. I'm hoping that we'll be able to achieve the look of something that is reminiscent of "finishing" or "bite settling" elastics. I know, sounds adventurous, but it's my dream. Any recommendations or caveats? Just looking for ideas or experiences that might be helpful.