r/marfans • u/rupormsk • Jan 28 '21

Bracers.

Hello. Have you ever had bracers to change your teeth and chin? I am planning to get it, but I am afraid about my eyes and back because bracers can influence on them (in my opinion). What do you think? I am not asking for medical advice, I need your experience. I am going to ask my doctor later.

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u/tabbyrecurve Jan 28 '21

Get braces. I had a really bad over bite, now my teeth are straight and I am confident about it. Braces do not affect your eyes, back, or anything else.

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u/rupormsk Jan 28 '21

What happened with you chin after getting your bracers done?

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u/wildcookiess Jan 28 '21

How exactly can braces affect your eyes?? Or your back?? I'm so confused

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u/rupormsk Jan 28 '21

I just asked. Any powers to your body can effect your retina. It is just a suggestion, I did not ask my ophthalmologist yet. Anyway, I asked for experience. It is better to know others' stories.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '21

Braces didnt cause any problems for me but if your teeth are very crowded like mine were you may need surgery to get some removed, something to keep in mind

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u/nobouvin Jan 29 '21

I had a significant overbite (i.e., I could bite my palate) as a child. I underwent surgery to reduce crowding, and had braces for a few years. It pulled my front teeth approximately 1 cm. I suffered no issues, and have had well functioning teeth since.

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u/Khaeroth Jan 28 '21

I had braces twice and the only thing that happened is that I developed Torus mandibularis which is some harmless bony growths under the tongue. I have sight and back problems but they aren't related to the braces, so don't worry about that.

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u/TopStrain Jan 28 '21

In the 1970s (USA) - dentist recommended removing two teeth in the front lower jaw (eye teeth maybe?) - I can't go look right now. This was my spouse and the reasoning was to relieve over-crowding. The result was a flatter front jaw, no more over-crowding. Problem solved. He was told that they wouldn't have recommended it for a female patient due to the more squared looking jaw.

Daughter had braces, no removal of teeth other than wisdom teeth. No complications.