Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have looked at your pictures and X-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have some crowding and a forward upper molar with mismatched midlines. Your orthodontist has decided to remove your upper right second premolar, and upper left first premolar due to the asymmetric bite. At this preliminary level, I will have to agree with your orthodontist's decision.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oil pulling is a method that removes toxins from the oral cavity and reduces the chances of plaque formation. Although there are no confirmed reports. However, oil pulling cannot remove existing plaque and tartar, especially that is deeper into gums, ultimately giving rise to gum pockets. Thus, the only use of this method is not going to help your gum pockets.
Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have answered the questions. There is no objective measure of how much bone is needed. But usually above 50% of normal is still suggested for orthodontic treatment.
Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. Some wobbling or gentle movement on certain teeth can sometimes be expected during orthodontic treatment. However, the red patch on your mucosa or gums needs to be explained (attachment removed to protect patients identity). I need a few answers before we proceed further. Are the white flecks or spots ulcers, granules, or discharge? How long has it been there? Is it increasing? Was there any change in the appearance? Did you experience toothbrush trauma, or was it after eating spicy food or fruit? Do you experience any pain when biting or eating hard foods? Is there any sensitivity? If there is pain, can you describe the type of pain, whether it is generalised, localised, sharp, or dull?? Also, I suggest you get an X-ray done.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you have already mentioned, there are some side effects of braces, any kind of braces. However, these side effects, if at all present, will depend on individual susceptibility and severity of malocclusion. However, the benefits of braces far exceed the side effects.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are right. Cavities usually look brown or black. But, it may still be a cavity that is stained. It could also be something called chronic hyperplastic pulpitis, which looks like a red swelling in the middle of the tooth.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pain in gums indicate a site of infection or abscess. When did the pain start? Is it felt only on touching? Is it continuous or throbbing? Is there any swelling or redness in the area? Is it localized in one area or spread out? Is there pus or fluid felt on touching the area? To determine the exact cause, we need pictures and x-rays. Few of the causes could be: 1. A cavity that has extended deep into roots.
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.I have looked at all the pictures and X-rays (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have a narrow jaw in the back region. Expansion will improve your smile, but your teeth can also be aligned without it.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reason why you are experiencing this is probably because of your retainer. Your retainer might be active or tight, which exerts a force on your teeth when you wear it. When the force is removed, the teeth does move very minutely, which is imperceptible sometimes. When you wear it full time, the force is never released from the tooth, and so the tooth might only move when you remove the retainer.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The tongue numbness is caused by nerve injury or irritation at the time of giving local anesthesia before your tooth removal or even due to the closeness of the roots of your tooth to the nerve bundle. However, this is usually transient, and there is a gradual recovery of your nerve function.Since this is the only symptom, there are higher chances of restoration of nerve function. It usually takes six to nine months for complete recovery.
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