Why did my dentist on put the bracket on my teeth? No wire and rubber? (Photo)

John,In my experience, when a patient gets braces placed by one orthodontist and has to be finished by another, the treatment actually is more expensive to complete. Usually we see this occur when a patient has to move for work, family, etc. Many times the orthodontist who takes over the case is...

You have asked a great question while just starting your treatment. To give you a quick and yet complete answer, is Yes. Keep in mind that while your teeth are moving and shifting they may look slightly out of place, your final results will ultimately be in the hands of your provider. Your...

Hi! Congratulations on getting your braces off! Based on the posted photos I see that your top front teeth do have a more square shape. You may be a candidate for esthetic crown lengthening by a periodontist (gum specialist). Discuss your esthetic goals with your periodontists especially turning...

The fastest way to get rid of that canine is to extract it. It is the most invasive option but it is also the fastest option. Your other teeth are fairly all in line so extracting the canine will not be that big of a deal for function or aesthetics.

By the photo, it does appear you have mild-moderate over-extrusion of your incisors and/or maxilla causing a gummy smile. Please consult with your orthodontist about temporary anchorage devices (TADs) to gently intrude your incisors and reduce the excessive gingival display. Cheers!

The wire behind your teeth should stay on indefinitely, it is your permanent retainer. The teeth have not moved because you have the retainer. You may have your permanent retainer checked by an orthodontist, or your general dentist when you have an exam, just to make sure that you don't have any...