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Can A Power Chain Be Changed Without Consulting A Dentist?

Hello, i just want to ask if i can change my powerchain by myself? Its been 4months since it was replaced. My dentist told me that i will be removing my braces already but i still dont have enough money for retainers and i dont want to remove my braces yet fearing that my teeth will move without the retainers. My powerchain's turning yellowish and i think its kinda gross. Thanks in advance for answering.
Wed, 5 Aug 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern....

As per your complain in case of Orthodontic treatment there is a limit of time for which the braces are to be worn by the patient and once the treatment is successful and the orthodontist assesses the outcome of the treatment and if he find that proper tooth movement has taken place and now the relapse will not take place the braces are removed and the retainers are placed..

Power chains are placed on adjacent teeth and are used to close space. Power chains are removed and replaced at each appointment so we can continue to provide light, continuous pressure to efficiently move teeth.

As the tooth movement occurs sufficiently the power chains become loss and as they apply pressure which helps in tooth movement therefore their placement and removal is purely the decision of the orthodontist and you should not put any efforts in putting the power chains yourself as unwanted and unequal pressure application can lead to defects in your already successfully commenced treatment..

Better visit your Orthodontist and continue the treatment as he advises..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Can A Power Chain Be Changed Without Consulting A Dentist?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.... As per your complain in case of Orthodontic treatment there is a limit of time for which the braces are to be worn by the patient and once the treatment is successful and the orthodontist assesses the outcome of the treatment and if he find that proper tooth movement has taken place and now the relapse will not take place the braces are removed and the retainers are placed.. Power chains are placed on adjacent teeth and are used to close space. Power chains are removed and replaced at each appointment so we can continue to provide light, continuous pressure to efficiently move teeth. As the tooth movement occurs sufficiently the power chains become loss and as they apply pressure which helps in tooth movement therefore their placement and removal is purely the decision of the orthodontist and you should not put any efforts in putting the power chains yourself as unwanted and unequal pressure application can lead to defects in your already successfully commenced treatment.. Better visit your Orthodontist and continue the treatment as he advises.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..