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My daughter's central incisor is protruded. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 10 years old. She has one central incisor protruded and the other is inside and one lateral that has not come out fully and another lateral is normal. How can I get this corrected? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Till one year, do not do anything, that means until she crosses 11 years of age. Most of the times, this ugly duckling stage (we call it in medical terms) is corrected by the fully erupted canines. At this stage, if you do anything or start any treatment, it may hamper ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My son is 9-year-old and in his upper jaw, three of the teeth are protruding outside his mouth. I have met a few orthodontists, some suggest going from headgear first and then braces whereas others suggest going with braces directly. I need help understanding which one will be the best.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have gone through your query and OPG (orthopantomogram). Since the patient is of growing age and has permanent teeth, especially canines not fully erupted so it is always better to go for growth modulation therapy first. As to utilize whatever growth is remaining for... Read Full »
I am unable to close my mouth after having power chains. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and have been wearing braces for almost two years. I had crooked teeth but did not need any extractions for my treatment. My orthodontist made spaces using springs and brought them out. She gave me a perfect wide smile, and the teeth did not protrude. However, one mon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the X-ray attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your teeth seem to protrude, but your front teeth are alright and do not seem to become lower. Clinical examination will give us a better look and an opportunity to give you the best ... Read Full »
Is surgery needed to correct the protruding upper front teeth?
Query: Hi, doctor,All my teeth are correctly positioned. Only the front four teeth of my upper jaw protrude forward by approximately 6.5 mm. So will I need corrective jaw surgery? Or will braces be quite enough? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you mentioned that only the front four teeth of the upper jaw are your main concern, your treatment plan will be made according to it. The other corrections required will also be done, but the priority will be on the front teeth. As per ... Read Full »
Is there any favorable treatment for overjet correction now?
Query: Hello doctor, I had braces for overjet correction some seven years back, but that was not so favorable. Recently I went to another dentist to correct the overjet. But my dentist told me that since I do not have enough space in my upper jaw, I would be unable to correct my overjet forever. Is there a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You had your initial treatment at the age of 12 years (7 years ago). That time three premolars were extracted, and space closure was done after leveling and alignment. Please answer the following questions. Were you ... Read Full »
What are the ways to manage an orthodontic relapse?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a braces treatment for protruded teeth three years ago. The two premolars in the upper jaw were removed. After the completion of the treatment, I was asked to wear retainers. I did not wear them properly. Now, my teeth look protruded again. Can this be corrected? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, the relapse can be corrected. As you have undergone braces treatment previously, I suggest you go for clear aligners and retainers later. I also suggest you consult a dentist to discuss the treatment plan. I hope this helps you. ... Read Full »
What happens if my child sleeps with a bottle in his mouth?
Query: Hi doctor, My two year old son wants a bottle in his mouth to sleep in the afternoon and at night. I fill the bottle with water. He does not drink it, but he just keeps it in his mouth until he falls asleep. Will this cause dental problems? Will it affect the shape of his teeth? Please guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is normal that a child at the age of one to years, keeps the nipple of the bottle in the mouth, but this should be stopped as soon as possible because this might affect the inclination of the teeth. Just visit a pedodontist and ask for correcting this habit and ot... Read Full »
How to correct teeth length with veneers?
Query: Hi doctor, My two front teeth are much longer than the adjacent ones. For braces, I will have to remove four teeth, which I am not in favor and grinding will remove much of enamel layer. I have heard about porcelain veneers and composite bonding techniques for altering the shape of teeth. What shoul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the photograph you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I found that your front two teeth look bigger, but it is not, though. They are slightly forward from the dental arch (protruding front). By the law of nature, all the four front ... Read Full »
I wore braces for the past two years, but my front teeth still seem to be raised. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had braces for two years, but I am not satisfied with the results. Whenever I ask my orthodontist about it, they say it is normal, but I do not believe it is. Specifically, the front teeth on my lower jaw are raised higher than the other teeth, causing them to be barely visible,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. Yes, you are absolutely correct in expressing your concern about your lower teeth. It appears that you have a deep bite, which means that your lower teeth are not as visible as they should be. There are a couple of re... Read Full »
Will my facial asymmetry get corrected if I treat my protruding front teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-male. My upper teeth are forwarded jet than the lower teeth although my face looks normal. Only when I smile it looks weird because of my teeth, also my side profile looks straight from the top of the head to the upper lip and from the upper lip to the chin it looks bent... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I went through your query, I understood you have a proclined upper anterior tooth leading to overjet. Also, you have malocclusion leading to different shapes of the lower jaw when seen sideways. You need an orthodontic treatment to correct all these issues. We nee... Read Full »