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Anonymous

Oct 25, 2024

How do I tighten my braces myself?

I have both top and bottom braces and got them about four months ago. Unfortunately, I'm currently behind on my payments and don't have the cash to settle the bill right now. I realize this might seem silly, but is it possible for me to tighten my braces myself? I know I probably can't do it alone, so I might enlist a friend to help. I understand that this is an unusual question, but I would appreciate serious answers. Thank you.

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Madge Kozey

Jan 19, 2025

The only way to tighten your braces yourself is to get the colored rubberbands that the Ortho has, its very risky because you can do something bad and your teeth is messed up…..but if you really want to you need dentist supplies

-Rubberband ( the ones that the Dentist has )

-new Wire

You would not have the tools, the materials, or possibly know where the tightening is needed, how much, etc. There is no way you can do this yourself and it actually help at all – and it could screw things up a lot more.

Talk to your orthodontist – see if they have a payment plan, or can take off the braces and try again when your financial situation is improved.

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Anonymous

Jan 16, 2025

I’m so sorry for your situation.

However, this is really not something you should or can do yourself. It is NOT possible for you to do it yourself properly – it can result in damaged teeth and bite, which will lead to much bigger problems.

In this economy, so many people are having problems making payments – have you tried calling your orthodontists’ office and telling them that you need an appointment and know you are behind in your payments? Can you offer to pay anything at all (even $10 or $15)?

my serious suggestion is “do not do that”. dentist must have tighten the wire too. if you are successful in putting bracket on position with some glue etc, wire definitely loosen. so in place of correction, it may lead to more problem and malalignment. then it may take longer treatment time to complete it.

don’t even think about it.you might just about lose the teeth you are trying to perfect.about the payment part,this sort of treatment usually takes time .so if u speak to your doctor he might give you an option where you can pay in instalments.

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2025

Please don’t do that!!!!!, allow a trained professional to create your beautiful smile in waiting, they have all the specific tools to do that. Also you could seriously injure yourself by doing that. As a person who had braces for 6 long years, please don’t do that.

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