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Answered by Dr. Sravyadevarapalli

How does diabetes affect oral health and gums?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Diabetes can affect oral health by causing bone loss beneath the gums, leading to gum recession and reduced support for teeth. This is why bleeding gums may occur. Consult a dentist for a panoramic X-ray (OPG) to assess bone levels.

December 11, 2025

What are the advantages of clear aligners over braces?

Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Actually, there is a huge difference between them. Let us talk about braces; they are fixed and fast-setting compared to aligners because as they are fixed, they do their work, whereas aligners are to be kept by ourselves except for eating and brushing. Aligners come in a package of many sets according to your treatment span, 10 to 15 sets or more. They will give you a format like you have to use this set for this span, and later they do not get set because they do some action.

November 8, 2024

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