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Medical Conditions - Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontic treatment is done to align teeth that are crooked or improperly positioned. They are used to close gaps between teeth, straighten crooked teeth, improve biting or chewing, prevent excessive tooth wear, and correct improper bite. The appliances used for orthodontic treatment are either removable or fixed.

All orthodontic treatment Q&A

What causes a swollen papilla after orthodontic treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The papilla is red and swollen palatally and looks like it bleeds to the touch. But it is nothing serious.

Which treatment can align the midline and replace my canine?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Without any clinical pictures, it is hard to comment on the situation. However, I will give you some basic facts.

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Will removing premolars for braces change my facial profile?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have looked at your pictures and X-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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Is my dental midline the same or shifted after jaw surgery?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query and understand your concern.

How should the elastics be placed for class II malocclusion?

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.

How to reduce the swelling after a dental procedure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you have got a post-treatment swelling after dental procedures.

What is the link between the amount of bone and gums to undergo a braces treatment?

Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have answered the questions. There is no objective measure of how much bone is needed.

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Is mild molar movement common after orthodontic braces?

Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. Some wobbling or gentle movement on certain teeth can sometimes be expected during orthodontic treatment.

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Should I get braces for protruding teeth and triangle gaps?

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