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My daughter is on braces and having heavy painful jaw. What is the best treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter wears braces for almost three years now. Right now, she often complains of the heavy jaw and is painful. What is the best treatment for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The metal fittings over your daughter's teeth would be cause for the heaviness she feels. And the pain she encounters might be for two reasons. 1.Generalized soreness of the gums since there is continuous pressure over it by the tooth movement produced during the tr... Read Full »
How long does it take to correct an open bite with braces?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a quite wide open bite. I am 24 years old and want to get them fixed with braces. The open bite is so big that I can thrust a pencil in my mouth with my teeth closed. I have attached a photo for your reference. Will it require surgery or can it be fixed with braces? How long will i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The open bite can be corrected effectively with braces treatment. Surgery would not be a choice for this type of bite correction. The braces treatment will take approximately one... Read Full »
I got my braces removed earlier. Should I get braces again?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. I had braces a few years ago. I got them out early because I thought my teeth would have become straight, which I totally regret. I did not get a retainer for teeth. I do not like my teeth whatsoever. Can I get braces again? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and relevant details. You sound like your teeth have returned to the original position. The reason, as you are already aware of, is because of not using the retainers. You should also know the fact that as the word implies the retainer... Read Full »
Is it necessary to remove premolars to create space for orthodontic treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my wisdom teeth pulled out a couple of times back, now I am putting on braces. My orthodontist said that I have to remove my premolars in order to make room, but I feel like you could just push back my molars somewhat where the wisdom teeth used to be. Is it possible? Very simi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you have to understand the fact that not all wisdom teeth are functional. What I mean is most of the wisdom teeth are removed not to create space but it does not serve the purpose to chew well instead of harm the surrounding gums. And in orthodontic treat... Read Full »