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Query: Hello doctor,My son is 9-year-old and in his upper jaw, three of the teeth are protruding outside his mouth. I have met a few orthodontists, some suggest going from headgear first and then braces whereas others suggest going with braces directly. I need help understanding which one will be the best.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have gone through your query and OPG (orthopantomogram). Since the patient is of growing age and has permanent teeth, especially canines not fully erupted so it is always better to go for growth modulation therapy first. As to utilize whatever growth is remaining for... Read Full »
Is it necessary to evaluate the condition of bone and gingiva before going for aligners?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 35 years old. I have deviated nasal septum due to which I have mouth breathing, which causes protruding teeth. My bite is fine. Just the front four to five teeth are protruding. I am considering going for clear aligners but want to check on the following. Do aligners cause any breath... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Teeth and soft tissue gingiva looks healthy and fine. There is minor posterior crowding in the lower arch. Minor proclination of anterior teeth. There are mild plaque and calc... Read Full »
Will dental braces cause more pain if molars are extracted instead of premolars?
Query: Hello doctor, My upper premolar on the right is not crowned after RCT. There is no first molar, and the second molar is neither crowned yet. There is a space between the lower first molar and second molar teeth where the food particles are getting stuck. So I want to know whether all the decayed f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I can understand your concern. Let me tell you, as per the ideal case or situation when one has to decide orthodontic extraction, then premolars are considered. There is a reason behind this. As molars are pillars in our dentition ... Read Full »