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Two of my lower jaw teeth are slightly inward and higher than the other. How to correct it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have two of my lower jaw teeth just beside the front two teeth on either side are slightly inward and higher than the other. Is there a dental treatment to rub or cut the upper side of the teeth to lower the height of the teeth so that they can be made equal to the other teeth? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are well. Thanks for approaching icliniq. I saw your query. I saw the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) attached. The lower front teeth are not increased in height, and it is just displaced from its position lingually. You can tr... Read Full »
I am fearful of doing orthodontic appliances. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am worried about getting a herbst appliance, forsus appliance, headgear, and braces. Can you please give me advice on getting a crown? Please guide. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing good. The orthodontic treatment has better results at your age. If at a later age, like around 30 years, the orthodontic treatment will be difficult, and the results may not be successful. If considering crowns, at your age, it is possible to do.... Read Full »
I have an underbite and my lower teeth are crooked. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old female. My upper teeth looks nice, but I have an underbite and crooked lower teeth. My jaw gets numb from time to time because I do not close my jaw completely, as my gums behind the third molar hits the upper molar teeth. The gums have molded to the size of my upper... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lingual placement of mandibular teeth have caused the gums irritation and numbness. At your age, you can do orthodontic treatment. Kindly take an orthopantamogram and verify the condition of teeth. And then go for orthodontic appliances. Orthodontic treatment take... Read Full »