Teenager Brace.. glue on molars?

[Motherhen5]

Hi guys

Back from the orthodontist today for my DS 14 to have moulds and X-rays taken. Everything went well , DS teeth are actually not to bad but he does have an overbite where his front teeth cover his bottom more than they should. We are having the fitting of train tracks next month after a tooth extraction. The Orthodontist mentioned today though something he didn’t say in his last appointment which is that he is going to do both top and bottom on same day , I’m sure he said separate last time but don’t mind which. He is going to put some glue on DS molars to stop him biting down onto bottom brace. I didn’t really think anything at the time and he mentioned it at the end but now I’ve googled it I’m really worried how this is going to go and how will effect DS speech and eating ? I’ve seen a few posts on removal blocks or plates but can’t find anything on the glue ? Any one had any experience of this please ?

Thank you

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How do you think that the brackets on which the train tracks run are attached to his teeth? I think what he is describing will do a similar job to a lower bite raising appliance (BRA) which will stop the top teeth hitting the lower teeth, it also sounds that in order to ensure a healthy bite that they may be widening his dental arch to ensure that his teeth meet properly (I have an open anterior bite and only touch on the distal cusps of my 7s which freaks out new dentists).

Make an app't to discuss your worries with the orthodontist by phone and send your questions through in advance so he can understand what you are concerned about.

Hi @OldBean2 thanks so much for the quick reply. I think you are right as he said it’s to stop the teeth damaging the bottom brace. I know I’m just overthinking it. You are right I will ring and speak to him before about the the after effects as I don’t want to put my worries over to my teen

Have a lovely weekend