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My orthodontic treatment has relapsed. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, One of my teeth started moving backward as soon as I started wearing my retainer just at night. It got painful to put the retainer back in, and so I stopped wearing it. I am terrified of orthodontists and dentists, and so did not let my orthodontist know. Now, two of my teeth has moved... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To correct the relapse of orthodontic treatment, there are two options. It depends on how much tooth movement is required. If it is one or two teeth requiring 1 mm or less tooth movement, an active retainer can be given. If it is more teeth or a greater amount of toot... Read Full »
I fear orthodontic treatment might not help. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I hope you are safe and sound. I am 20 years old, and I am wearing braces for the past eight months. I got my two teeth removed and both of them from the bottom. One from the front bottom teeth, and one from the back of the bottom right canine. My orthodontist now uses rubber bands on m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the history and picture of the side of teeth (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you that your upper and lower teeth are flared. Also, there is an increased gap (overjet) between your upper and lower teeth. As you said, only your lower t... Read Full »
I need detailed information on zirconia braces. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My orthodontist just recently offered the option of zirconia braces. I am getting braces in a week, but I cannot figure out for the life of me, what in the world zirconia braces are. I cannot seem to find any information on these. Are they new? Where can I learn more about them to dec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zirconia is a type of mineral used to manufacture polycrystalline ceramic braces. Zirconia braces are fairly recent. Similar to other ceramic braces, they have good fracture toughness, which means, it will not break easily as compared to other ceramic braces. However,... Read Full »
Can removing wisdom teeth create space for crowded teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have high canine teeth due to crowding in my upper jaw. Visually, it appears that space, where my canines should be, is too small for them. However, when I went to an orthodontist, she said that I would need to get my first premolars removed to make room. If I get my wisdom teeth out... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Generally, when space is less for the number and size of teeth present in the jaw, it is advised to remove premolar on each side in one or both the jaws. The reason being, it is more convenient to move the front teeth (smaller) into the space than to push all the back te... Read Full »
I was suggested to remove the premolars for my orthodontic treatment. Is this the only way?
Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday I consulted an orthodontist, and I was told, that to keep the changes that braces will acquire, they will have to pull out four of my healthy teeth, without including the wisdom teeth. Those are going to be four premorals, two on the upper jaw, and two on the bottom jaw. I hea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can tell you about treatment in the broader sense. In case of the shorter lower jaw, either a surgical and orthodontic treatment is done (in case of poor esthetics, both jaws and teeth are corrected) or orthodontic correction of only teeth. Since your question is a... Read Full »
I am concerned about my orthodontic treatment can you give your opinion?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on orthodontic treatment for both upper and lower teeth. My left upper wisdom tooth was extracted seven months ago. As I had my left first premolar impacted, my milk molar was removed. I consulted a dentist and an oral surgeon as I had an extra tooth present adjacent to the right ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. The tooth on the lower right side is a permanent first premolar, not a milk tooth. The shape and color of the tooth in the picture and X-ray confirm it (attachment removed to protect patients identity). There is some improvement and I can see some alignment has to t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, A gum graft was performed on my son's lower teeth, involving most of the bottom teeth. There was significant gum recession, particularly on a few teeth, with some tooth roots exposed. It is unclear whether gum disease caused this recession. The teeth are misaligned at the bottom, affec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that, it is possible, to a certain extent, to determine whether a specific case is suitable for braces or not. After surgery, there is a possibility of some improvement in the health of ... Read Full »
Why do my cheeks look sunken after ortho treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, Four months before, I put tooth braces. My doctor extracted four of my teeth for putting teeth braces. They are two upper premolars and two lower premolars. My cheeks were chubby before tooth extraction and now it looks very sunken and hollow. Will I get the beauty of my cheek once this t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The extraction of four premolars is a very common practice in orthodontics if your case requires so. The sunken cheeks are not because of extraction of teeth and the gaps. Maybe you have lost some weight as might not be eating enough of nutritious food due to braces. Als... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about the tooth roots exposed after undergoing the placement of a gum graft and would like to know the answers to the following questions regarding braces treatment.What is the amount of bone needed to be suitable for braces?What are the treatment options other than surge... Read Full »
Answer: 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. But usually above 50% of normal is still suggestable for orthodontic treatment. It also depends on whether it is generalized or localized, horizonta... Read Full »
I noticed recently that one of my middle teeth is out of line. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I just got my braces off a few days ago, and I have been wearing my top retainer faithfully. I got a fixed retainer on the bottom front teeth, but they are only glued on by the two ends, not on each tooth. I noticed recently that one of the middle tooth is out of line from the rest, bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you described the lower retainer is fixed to only two teeth, the other teeth are free to move forward or rotate. It is common in such cases that the teeth do tend to move back to their previous positions. I would recommend you make an appointment with the orthodont... Read Full »