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Medical Conditions - Dental Correction

Dental correction is necessary to treat misaligned teeth, missing teeth, teeth straightening, and fractured teeth. Orthodontic treatments with metal braces help to straighten teeth and close gaps between teeth. Retainers are used to hold teeth in the new position following orthodontic treatment. Dental implants and dentures help to replace a missing tooth.

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Are elastics applied to the braces to correct the bite?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The elastics or bands given to you from the upper to lower arch usually help in settling the bite, bringing both sets into better occlusion.

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Which is the best mouthguard for teeth grinding?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Teeth grinding affects dental health. It is a cause of attrition. If stress is the cause for grinding the teeth, then do regular exercise, yoga, and meditation.

Why is a gap created in the front during dental treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and attached the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

Is it compulsory to wear elastics for overbite correction?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are happy with your current bite, then you can tell your dentist to keep your bite as it is and that you do not want elastics.

Are upper and lower left wisdom teeth linked for extraction?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have sensitivity on your wisdom tooth, you should re-evaluate the filling.

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My upper molar is close to the sinus. Please provide me an opinion on my X-ray.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There does appear to be a radiolucent shadow in that upper molar area. But we need to correlate the findings with your symptoms. What are your symptoms?

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