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I need detailed information on zirconia braces. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My orthodontist just recently offered the option of zirconia braces. I am getting braces in a week, but I cannot figure out for the life of me, what in the world zirconia braces are. I cannot seem to find any information on these. Are they new? Where can I learn more about them to dec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zirconia is a type of mineral used to manufacture polycrystalline ceramic braces. Zirconia braces are fairly recent. Similar to other ceramic braces, they have good fracture toughness, which means, it will not break easily as compared to other ceramic braces. However,... Read Full »
I am concerned about my orthodontic treatment can you give your opinion?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on orthodontic treatment for both upper and lower teeth. My left upper wisdom tooth was extracted seven months ago. As I had my left first premolar impacted, my milk molar was removed. I consulted a dentist and an oral surgeon as I had an extra tooth present adjacent to the right ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. The tooth on the lower right side is a permanent first premolar, not a milk tooth. The shape and color of the tooth in the picture and X-ray confirm it (attachment removed to protect patients identity). There is some improvement and I can see some alignment has to t... Read Full »
How to correct a malpositioned tooth after braces treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had braces for almost three years, and everything was fine, except for one tooth of the lower jaw on the right side (the second premolar tooth), which was inwards, towards the tongue. The orthodontist did not do major work on that tooth for some reason and kept it until the end ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to explain that if we apply a force, there is an equal and opposite force generated. This is what happened with your molar and premolar (in your own description). These are the usual side effects of braces. However, we can try to minimize the effects. At this po... Read Full »
Can the root portion be seen during orthodontic treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, My son has been having orthodontic treatment (upper and lower braces) for approximately 2.5 years. He is almost 16 years old now. For the last year, at least one of his bottom incisors has been lifting up and has caused a bump, and a part of the tooth that is usually below the gum line is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The bump that you see is the root portion of the tooth that is at a greater angle in relation to other teeth. Along with that, the gums will be inflamed and slightly receded. It is common to see this during treatment. It happens when teeth are irregularly placed, to begi... Read Full »
Should I consider self-ligating braces in my upper arch too?
Query: Hello doctor, My left upper and lower wisdom teeth were removed at six and five months. The upper tooth for cheek biting and lower due to pain and infection. I have impacted left first premolar and adjacent baby molar tooth, which was present and was removed four years ago. Initially, I consulted an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I am not able to open the pictures you shared. Please try sending them again. Meanwhile, as I have suggested earlier, you can go for braces in both upper and lower or the lower arch alone to correct impacted premolar and then go for clear aligners. The minor height ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old. What negative impacts might braces or metal braces cause? I suffer from root resorption, tooth damage, gum issues, and wintertime discomfort. My left side has a high canine, and my jaws are misaligned. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: 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... Read Full »
Is it possible to pull down my impacted left upper canine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a confusion on pulling down an impacted left upper canine. One doctor said we can pull down left upper canine using bracket and braces other said no because roots are not yet formed. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding the impacted left upper canine, I have looked at your CBCT and OPG (attachment removed to protect patient identity). A vital piece of information. The age of the patient is not available. However, according to the present data, the upper left canine is not com... Read Full »
The wires are fixed to brackets in the braces treatment. Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My dad is a dentist and he has recently put braces in my upper jaw. But my braces are of the kind I have never seen before. All the braces I have ever seen have movable wires that move as our teeth get straighter but the ones I have are having the wire fixed onto the brackets by mater... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wires are normally ligated or fixed to braces. With inherent potential and shape of wires the teeth move. The movements of teeth are normally at a slow pace that we may not be able to appreciate the changes taking place. You can compare the pictures previously and now t... Read Full »
How to fix gap in bottom teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have braces on at the moment and my orthodontist says I can get them off in four to five months. I think it looks okay for the most part but the thing that bothers me is this small gap in the bottom half of my front teeth. I have asked my orthodontist about this and she said that it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your orthodontist is correct. The gaps at the bottom of the teeth are due to the shape of the teeth. Although very minor in your case, there are cases with much more apparent gaps. The treatment for this is to get reshaping of your teeth done or by getting veneers. Yo... Read Full »
Can you help me with the difference between 0.018 and 0.022 brackets to order online?
Query: Hello doctor, I have spaces in the upper and lower front teeth, and I am about to get my braces treatment started. I going to buy braces online, so I want to know what is the difference between 0.018 brackets and 0.022 brackets? Please just clarify my doubt. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The difference between both the size brackets is the slots in which the wires are held on to in the brackets. There are minor differences in the treatment mechanics between the both. 0.022 brackets can hold larger wires in the slots. The larger slot size can sometimes be... Read Full »