This video is very helpful I got my twin blocks in January 2020 and I didn’t have much idea what to expect so for anyone getting these braces just stick with it and follow your orthodontist advice the best you can. Top tip is do Nottt remove and place the braces up and down in ur mouth this breaks the wires and causes them to pop out I know it’s satisfying but just avoid it. Yes it will be sore on ur teeth for the first 4 days it does go down and u forget u have them in. Good luck to anyone reading this
This thing is worth it if ur watching this bc ur getting these braces. Honestly the twin blocks have fixed my jaw and it makes you look so much better. I had to have them before my fixed braces that I’ve got now. When you get them you will literally not be able to talk and will have a really bad lisp. It will make your teeth hurt while eating and will smell really bad when you take it out. But the pain and the lisp will slowly go away over time. So don’t worry, you will be thankful in the end
Thanks for the comment BRUH YOCAMEL! Yes they are a big struggle to start with but when worn well they get amazing results! Hope your treatment is going well!
thank you so much for this i got them on tuesday and i’m struggling to manage thinking i won’t manage at school next week. this reassured me and by the way is it ok if i don’t wear them for the first two days of school until i talk better
@@avneetsanghera390 No worries Avneet. I can't give you specific advice that would have to come from your Orthodontist but my advice is usually keep wearing them for my patients. Stopping and starting makes it harder (not impossible) to get things moving. Think of it like pulling off a plaster if that makes sense! Do it once and do it right! Hope that helps! (Remember though, your Orthodontist's advice trumps mine!)
Thanks for the comment Misty The cat! That's exactly how it should be when pushed through the difficult start. Congratulations you're on the home stretch!
Thanks for the comment Rukmini! How long have you had them for? If it's less than a week, please keep going it gets better! Check with your orthodontist that there are no issues with it first of course.
Got them in and I've got a few questions 1. It's feels like 1 side of my mouth is being pulled more and I feels around the left side of both and the bottom one has less than the bottom right one but the top left has more than the top right is that normal? 2. What food are safe to eat with them in?
Thanks for the questions. Sometimes orthodontists choose to do an "asymmetrical advancement" if you have a jaw asymmetry at the start which can feel like more pull on one side definitely something you should check with your Orthodontist. For dietary advice in braces and twinblocks (essentially the same advice) please watch: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lA9oOl5EJ0Q.html
i got a question i’m going to year 8 now and i just got mine few days ago will i manage in lessons especially french and spanish because of pronunciation of different words and for drama when acting
As long as you persevere and wear them as directed by your Orthodontist, in a few days you'll find that you can speak perfectly with them in. Patients often get so used to them that they find it easier to speak with them in than out! Good luck and don't give up!
As someone who has these rn they’re not that bad - I had a lisp and ached a bit but I ate with them all the time and got used to then quickly and in my appointment 1 and a half months later I had already moved 6mm forward (I had a 10mm overbite)
Hey I got my twin blocks 6 days ago and looking at other people wearing them online, Ii noticed that their blocks are fully touching when they have their jaw pushed forwards, however when I push my jaw forward, my twin blocks only touch around halfway and there is a gap above my molars, does that mean something bad?
Hey! My doctor also recommend this.I have overbiting and also alignment is not correct.can you clarify me that it will solve my both problems or not???............ Because mostly I heard that it is just use to correct the overbite .........so it is also straight my teeth or not???? Plz reply
is it normal to have large gap between top and bottom teeth and does it go down with time? i go back to school soon but i still cant close my mouth normally
Hi Miranda is this when you are wearing twinblocks? If so, yes it often causes a gap between the top and bottom teeth when worn, and if worn well it can cause a gap between the back teeth when not worn. Hope that helps!
I genuinely cannot and don’t even understand how you can eat with them in, if I just take them out to eat during the day and put them straight back in will I be ok? Like will it delay anything? I wear them properly and try to always have the blocks in contact but I just don’t understand how to eat with them in as much as I want to to get this over with as quickly as possible
Hi Grace, it takes some serious practice but it is possible! Advice depends on the Orthodontist but I always recommend wearing them to eat as the muscles really pull against the jaw during that process and activate the appliance. Many of my patients get to a point where they (temporarily) cannot eat without them! I find that those who finish twin-blocks the fastest are those that wear them to eat, but I agree it is not easy to start. Good luck!
@@bracebook1965 thank you so much 😊 would you have any tips for trying to eat with them in? Do I use the blocks to chew or my actual teeth that’s one thing that confuses me and am I able to bite into things? Also I just want to make sure I’m wearing them right so I should always have the blocks together? (unless I’m eating/talking etc) Sorry for so many questions lol
@@gracecarroll1765 Definitely worth checking with your orthodontist but in general the lower block should be in front of the upper block (they should not be on top of each other) as they are designed to hold your jaw forward. When people eat in twinblocks, they use the blocks to chew but check with your orthodontist whether they want you doing that.
Yes it's difficult and involves some mashing and a lot of practice but you will get there! If you find it very difficult some Orthodontists will allow you to take them out as long as they go back in straight after food!
hello! I have twin blocks and I sometimes forget to wear it 😥 and I’m scared they won’t work if I forget to wear it and they also make my teeth ache sometimes:( any tips on how to remember to wear my brace or at least encourage? ☹️
Great question! If you've been asked to wear them full time, the best way is to focus on forgetting to take them out! :) Other than that it can be motivating to see the difference it makes, head over to my insta @brace.book to see some of the amazing results we've had with twinblocks!
Ive got a question. After i finish with my twin block braces will my mouth look like how it was when i was wearing twin block braces. As my lips and face look very weird when i wear twin block braces
Ah ! I just got them a few hours ago It's a little bit different from twin block and a little bit (more than that ....) painful even i am unable to speak normally My dentist (or orthodontist) said to eat and brush as normally i do He didn't said anything about removing it or ... Any advice on what and how to eat & how to brush would be appreciated.
I’m 18 and I was given twin blocks, I don’t want to sound rude but I feel like my orthodontist might be a bit incompetent..? She works on young teens teeth primarily if not only, and she always forgets that I’m 18 I regularly remind her. Once again I’m not claiming to be more knowledgeable than a specialist haha I’m just worried I’m not getting the right treatment.
Sorry to hear that ResurrectedIcy. You could always raise these concerns with your Orthodontist or the Practice or ask for a second opinion with another Orthodontist? Generally Orthodontists work on patients of all ages (adults and children). Good luck!
I got my twin blocks at the start of this week and for the first two weeks they’re glued in but I’m really struggling on how to eat with them in because I want to keep wearing them once I can take them out and in as I know it will help the treatment go faster but at the minute I can’t eat anything and don’t understand how to.
Thanks for the enquiry! Each case is specific but a reasonable expectation would be 1 month per millimetre of Overjet reduction (I.e. if your teeth stick out by 7mm then 7 months). Patients often call this "Overbite". Anything less than perfect wear can easily double that time though!
I hope you see this. I have had block braces for a couple months now and will be getting them removed soon. I brush them regularly but the metal at the top somehow looks like it’s getting rusted. Is that normal??
Thanks for the enquiry! I have seen it happen before. Bring it to the attention of your orthodontist. It can sometime also be a calculus buildup on the clasps and Retainer Brite is quite good at getting rid of this. Hope that helps!
I’m getting these but I now even with a huge overbite have a very prevalent chin. I’m so so worried that my chin will stick out so much because my past orthodontist suggested I can get surgery for it but the one I have now said it only be a tiny change I really don’t know what to believe.
Hey, I got twin blocks and kept sort of clicking them in and out with my tongue constantly. It’s already made them feel looser (I think). Is this going to slow down/stop progress? Do u have any tips on how to stop dislodging them? Thank you :)
Good question! Try not to click them in and out as that can "fatigue" or break the metal clasps and make the twinblocks loose. Mention it to your Orthodontist and they can usually tighten the clasps. 👍
I got mine several months ago but they looked so ugly on my face so I didn’t wear them. Now I’m trying to stay committed but I feel too self conscious to wear them in school. I don’t really know what to do.
I am 20 years old and my orthodontist prescribed me twin block as my maloclusion is class 2... it has been a month.. i can see a small difference in my apperence... will it get sucessful or would be a trial and error?
Hi Paul, we normally review patients at 3 months after fit so I would wait until you see the Orthodontist at your first review for advice. Initial changes can be slow but it picks up momentum! Good luck!
Hello, I have normal braces but I also got a removable brace a few months ago. I don’t think it’s a twin block as I only have it on my top teeth and it looks like a retainer but also like a twin block kind of. They said it’s supposed to move my lower jaw forward as I have a really deep over bite but I don’t see how this would work and I don’t really see a difference. Thank you.
Generally if worn full-time then things start to settle after a few days to a week. If you keep taking breaks then the ache never really stops though (and the correction never begins!). Also it depends how it's hurting, and worth clarifying that with your Specialist Orthodontist (some aches that are muscular are normal, but if it is pinching on the gum etc it might need adjustment). Thanks for your enquiry Ankit and good luck!
Hi Doctor! I've got twin blocks and i've been wearing them a little bit and they've started becoming loose, does this mean they're working or something? Sometimes when I try to put them on they fall out of my mouth - do you have any tips for that?
Great questions Zainab! You need to book a quick appointment with your orthodontist and ask the metal clasps to be tightened - very quick process. Additionally, be careful you do not click the Twinblocks in and out with your tongue as that makes the clasps lose their grip more quickly. Good luck!
@@itsszainabh Clicking them in and out with the tongue is the main reason but sometimes they just loosen over time as the teeth change. Best ask your Orthodontist!
I just got twin blocks and they bottom half doesnt go over ther the top half (they dont go into position no matter how much i push my bottom jaw foward) will I be able to put it into position in a few dats or is there something wrong with my brace?
Hey plz reply. Im scared i dont know if it hurts i was supposed to get braces but when i went to a specialist they said i needed to extract two of my teeth and i need to get twin block and after that i needed to get braces. But mine looks like an overbite i just have 12 lower teeth and 14 upper teeth and they want to remove two of my upper second molars, my parents refused so now im going to confirm to another dentist to get their opinion too. Im 14 they told me i need to get it now and braces later
Hi Maryam, if you are unsure there is no problem with asking for a second opinion either within the same practice (with another Specialist Orthodontist) or another practice. A general Dentist might not always be able to comment on these plans (unless they have an interest in Orthodontics) so it is worth considering getting your second opinion from a Specialist Orthodontist. Hope that helps, please subscribe!
Hi Livo, there is a repair fee under the NHS but accidents do happen. To minimise breakages they should be in a box when not worn and you should resist the temptation to click them in and out. Hope that helps!
@@bracebook1965 for mines its only a little part in the very back of the retainers i can still wear them perfectly and i can feel that its working, will it still be a charge?
@@leia9703 You would need to see your Orthodontist but there is only a replacement fee if they are no longer fit for purpose and require replacement. Often we can manage with minor breakages but the Orthodontist needs to make that decision. Hope that helps!
There are many options for an overbite, not just twin blocks, but to determine the right one for you, you would need to discuss with your orthodontist. Best of luck!
I got them earlier today, I can talk a little but the pain is overwhelming. It’s 11pm, I should be asleep but I had to take them out as I wont be able to sleep, the pain is only on one side though, and only a certain few teeth are hurting. Could this be a problem with the blocks or will it go away in a few days? I also get lock jaw a lot, the twin blocks have caused it to happen much more often especially when I’m putting them in and I have to move my jaw to fit them in place, will this also stop happening once I have them in for a while?
@@idontneednoname3304 It's nothing to worry about I just can't fully picture what you're describing and teeth that "feel soft" might need to be checked for fillings/decay which is only possible in person. Hope that helps!
My almost 9yo is getting this. Because she has a underdeveloped jaw. Is it too young? Im in the US so maybe things are different. She has all her adult back teeth and she'll get braces when she's older. Will her jaw go back to it's old ways when she's older? I don't want to pay for this twice. Thank:)
Although it is unusual, if 9 year olds have developed all their adult teeth (normally happens age 12) and the growth is favourable, I have treated them with twinblocks at that stage. I would recommend asking your Orthodontist if this can be delayed if you have concerns however. Good luck!
@@sui9452 Thanks for the enquiry but I'm afraid it's too specific. You need to ask your treating orthodontist those questions as it varies per patient. Best of luck!
i have these aswell and i have to tighten it oftenly. ive been wearing it for a year but i dont really wear it that often because it makes me have a lisp and i have to go school, i think on the left side i have a crossbite is it any way it can expand within a couple weeks? until the 29th of march from feburuary 26? do you think i still have time for it to expand if i wear it 24hrs
Thanks for the enquiry! Definitely worth chatting to your Specialist Orthodontist - sometimes they can be modified so that they cover less of the palate which can make some people feel like they want to gag. Hope this helps!
That can sometimes happen. We call that overcorrection and it is sometimes done to compensate for any "bounce back" after they are removed. This needs to be closely monitored however.
Hi! I got them yesterday and ive been getting very painful front bottom teeth. I had to take them out as soon as i wokr up. Is it normal for them to feel this uncomfortable. Is there anything i can do to ease the pain? I havent been able to wear it full time after getting them, ive only been wearing them for an hour or two at a time.
Hi Lily, discomfort is very normal at the start and it certainly takes some perseverance for the first few days. Worth double checking with your Orthodontist for some advice on how to minimise the pain.
Thanks for the enquiry Miguel! Although it's possible, Twinblocks are generally reserved for children in the peak growth phase of 11-15. There are other appliances that can be used for the same correction however, worth asking a Specialist Orthodontist!
@@bracebook1965 Hey, thanks for answering. It turns out that the twin block is not exactly what I was looking for. I was looking for a palate expander to reverse my deepbite. Do you have any suggestions(and I know it's not common at my age)?
@@bracebook1965 I'll try more or less to explain my situation dr. I have what you could call Class 2 Division 2 Malocclusion, and also both my upper and lower palates are quite narrow, which is I think the fundamental issue. I cannot rest my tongue correctly at the top and have some issues in my breathing because of the constriction. I wanted to expand the palates, and only then use braces if the malocclusion is still there, and I wanted to know if it's possible at my age.
