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Query: Hello doctor,My orthodontist advised the removal of the front lower teeth to segregate the alignment. I would like to send you the photographs. Kindly suggest if it is necessary.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Removing one tooth from the lower arch according to the orthodontist may correct the problem. But, it can only get worse. The patient has a condition called class II division 2 malocclusion where her upper front teeth are inclined toward... Read Full »
How can an overbite be treated other than Herbst appliance?
Query: Hi doctor,My orthodontist suggested Herbst appliance to treat my overbite as I am at the end of the growth phase. However, I feel uncomfortable wearing the appliance. I need your opinion. What are the other treatment methods? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A fixed functional appliance is usually prescribed during the end stage of the growth period. There are other options like Forsus or Advansync 2. These appliances are fixed to the mouth, appear bulkier, and make uncomfortable. You can also opt for elastics (removable), wh... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am using clear aligners and have a class 2 overbite. I am around six months into treatment and now using elastics. However, I believe that the orthodontist has done something wrong. I thought the elastics should be from the top canine teeth to the bottom first molar. But my elastics e... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. Elastics are given to provide an additional force in adjusting the teeth to proper relations. There are three types of configurations that can be followed. Within the same jaw front and back: Given for class I mal... Read Full »
Can Class II elastics correct my mal-aligned lower teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been wearing braces for about three years now, and I am getting them off in a few months. I am wearing Class II elastics, but I found my lower teeth are tilted: the left is higher than the right. How can I use elastics to correct this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Class II elastics are given mainly to correct the anteroposterior relations (meaning front back relations) mainly of molars and canines. Apart from these, they might also be used to settle the occlusion properly as desired. Before proceeding to answer your specific ques... Read Full »