What do you mean by "equipment"? Consumables (wires, ties..etc), Pliers? What country are you in? Feel free to email us at info@straightsmilesolutions.com and we can send you some lists and referrals

I really can't answer that because it depends on your bite- your dentist will need to make that decision. He/she has your xrays and models to study

not sure! did you ask your doc? A power chain is for spacing.

Not that I know of but maybe it's something new

Sorry this would be practicing without a license in your state your doctor sounds like a smart doctor If you try to rush things all you're going to do is damage the gums the teeth and the bone and the roots of the teeth I can't tell you how many teeth I've seen damaged by this stay the course.... You should be coming in every few weeks maybe every 4 to 6 weeks to have your power chain changed.. If it's not more frequently you might want to consider finding a different orthodontist

The power chains are same for self-ligating as for mini twins- www.youtube.com/@Straightsmilesolutions/search?query=power%20chain

If you watch my other PC videos, you'll see that we only stock CLOSED chain in our office. No open or short. There's no reason to. You can just stock ONE kind in various colors and just use extra links as needed to control the force. www.youtube.com/@Straightsmilesolutions/search?query=power%20chain

You're welcome

It depends on your bite and the cause of the spacing (tongue thrust, bolton..etc) - if you don't know what these things mean look them up by keyword in my channel! You should go and see an orthodontist for an eval and join our FB group! facebook.com/groups/452613991914248

@@Straightsmilesolutions I got them today actually

IT isn't something I would do but some people do do it- it depends on what braces slot size you are in- that kind of freaks me out in 022 slot but in 018 if it were "lightly" done if the teeth were very flared and spaced to begin with maybe not that bad

@@Straightsmilesolutions My teeth are not flared at all (either top or bottom) and are all relatively straight. I have minor (age related) crowding of lower incisors but the main issue is a deep bite and missing LR4 so maybe the powerchain is to help close the small gap and de-rotate my lower canines?

I guess? Ask your doc@@AlexEssex8

none- that's called long tie or under tie- here's more- www.youtube.com/@Straightsmilesolutions/search?query=long%20tie Power chain is active- if you keep it on more than it needs to be it will rotate the terminal teeth

@@Straightsmilesolutions how will we know when to take them off or switch them

@@riah-sd5ly Who is "we"? I have videos in my straightwire course- www.straightsmilesolutions.com/classes/digital-straightwire-class/

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OOOH double power chain~ I have done that but I never do it unless it's a very tough space and if there's clearance to close. That's a LOT of force!

I'll make a video about this- give me a few days

wow thanks🙏🏻

How long is the frequency in between adjustments? (how many weeks?) Also, are you eating a diet with a lot of acid? (lemons)? If not that, then it's old chain and they need to buy more

Anywhere- Any ortho company, ebay, amazon- here's my buyer's guide- www.amazon.com/shop/straightsmilesolutions

Yes same - just different word

yes but sometimes the molars will rotate if you do this too long

It's a slightly more spaced-out chain. Not so great at closing small spaces.

@@Straightsmilesolutions oh my god.. I have open and I have like a really small gap

talk to your doctor if it's not closing