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Can I replant my front teeth in a straight line without any dentures?
Query: Hello doctor,Can I get my front teeth removed and then put them back in straight without dentures? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A tooth is fixed in the bone socket by a connective tissue called as the periodontal ligament. Once we pull a tooth out of its socket, it means that we have completely damaged that tissue. It cannot be regenerated after that. Secondly, our teeth are supplied by nerve... Read Full »
I am a 16-year-old boy with an edge-to-edge bite. What are my treatment options?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 16-year-old boy, with an edge-to-edge bite. I have consulted with an orthodontist and he suggested monitoring growth until 18 or so, at which point depending on how much worse it has gotten, either braces or surgery followed by braces. Is this my only option? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. After 12 years you can go for any of the orthodontic treatment but in your case, you may be having impacted third molar in future so if the treatment done at this time it may be deranged till third molars are fully developed. So it is better ... Read Full »
I had braces for 8 years and was not given any retainers. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had braces for eight years. I was missing the tooth next to my front teeth on both sides. So once my braces were removed, I had implants done. I was not given any retainers. I was told I would not need them due to my implants and because my bottom teeth were bad. My bottom teeth are w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Yes, it would have affected your implant, but there is no problem using permanent retainers for the lower teeth if you had given consent. Please upload a picture of your teeth so that I may know if you need an orthodontic appliance or a simple Howley appliance. ... Read Full »