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I have large buck teeth and a triangular gap. Do I need braces?
Query: Hello doctor,So, I have an overbite and I would probably say it is pretty bad. My teeth are not that bad, but I do have large buck teeth. My two front teeth are angled on the outsides and that creates a triangle shape gap in between my top and bottom teeth. I was wondering with the information provi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. You have mentioned that your front teeth are protruded, large and that creates a space with the lower teeth. With these, I am pretty much sure that you might need braces (fixed orthodontic therapy). But a pro... Read Full »
How can I stop the front teeth gap from getting worse?
Query: Hi doctor, I have always had perfect teeth. But recently, I noticed a small gap forming between my front two teeth and my incisor had rotated a bit. Tooth gaps are in my family. Is there any way I can prevent my teeth from deteriorating? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. Tooth gaps in the front are inherited in families to a certain extent. A study has even proved that there is as high as 62.5 percentage of patients have midline gap running in families. You also have mentioned... Read Full »
How to correct disordered teeth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have disordered tooth alignment. What can be done to correct them? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I had taken a look at your X-ray. You have got all the permanent teeth which are to be present at this age, and this is perfect. The haphazard alignment is something widespread and can ... Read Full »
I got my braces removed earlier. Should I get braces again?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. I had braces a few years ago. I got them out early because I thought my teeth would have become straight, which I totally regret. I did not get a retainer for teeth. I do not like my teeth whatsoever. Can I get braces again? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and relevant details. You sound like your teeth have returned to the original position. The reason, as you are already aware of, is because of not using the retainers. You should also know the fact that as the word implies the retainer... 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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old, and after my wisdom tooth came out, my other teeth moved. I consulted a dentist, who suggested I not be concerned. Can I undergo orthodontic treatment for just 1-2 mm space? Will my teeth look natural after treatment? Can you provide an opinion? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. I read your X-ray (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity) and found your lower right teeth to be angulated in one direction. This should be the cause of your wisdom tooth erupting on that si... Read Full »
I have midline diastema. Is it curable?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a wide midline maxillary diastema. Is it curable and what are the chances of its relapse. I have missing lateral incisors. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Midline diastema can be corrected basically by two methods. One, using a filling material or crowns which can be done in a single or few appointments. Secondly, by using braces treatment which can be relatively for a long time success depending on the severity or combin... Read Full »