Medical Advice on "Orthodontist"

Can the use of orthodontic elastics for more than recommended time over-correct the person's bite?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Clear aligners are expected to be worn around 22 hours a day for a ten-day protocol initially. However, the protocol may be altered depending on how your teeth res...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

What is the treatment and expense for crowding in the lower anterior, crossbites, and twisted canines?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest you go for a clear aligner treatment. Reasons: 1. Case of mild requirement. You do not have severe crowding and little spaces in the upper. Esthetically, yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Why does an involuntary cheek bite happen?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Upon review, cheek bite can be the reason and it can be due to the following. Cheek bite could be due to protrusion of tooth outside of the socket, either upper or lower, which brings the cheek in between teeth-probable ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhargav Reddy Gutha

My orthodontist bent the extra wire inside, which is poking. Can I clip those extra length?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would suggest not cutting out any extra part of the wire. The extra part of the wire bent inwards is kept purposefully to avoid drifting your teeth forwards (called tipping or proclination). ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Can Invisalign treatment fix protruding front teeth without extractions?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, aligners can be a viable option for addressing protruding upper teeth. The first step is to calculate the amount of space needed for proper alignment and assess the existing space. If the difference is significant,...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Can aligners be used to correct large and crooked teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The front four teeth which are large and protruding, can be managed using aligners. However, we have to consider all the teeth and then decide on the size of the teeth. Regarding alignment, yes, it is possible. There...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Can teeth remain intact after removal of the retainer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would suggest you go against clipping off the bar or wire. The clear piece of the retainer will not stay in place. Even if you used something to hold it in place, it would be of no use...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prerna Jain

Is teeth straightening possible without braces?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the details provided, there does not seem any issue to worry about. At 11 years of age, permanent teeth erupt replacing the deciduous ones. Deciduous ones being wider give some amount of space which is uti...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Can BSSO surgery treat the asymmetry of the jaws?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. BSSO (bilateral sagittal split osteotomy) is a surgical procedure wherein both sides of the lower jaw will be split and re-positioned according to the needs. As you have mentioned, one side (le...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Why would an orthodontist recommend extracting four teeth for crowding, and a general dentist recommends against it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. Crowding is one of the common findings seen in patients. There are various modalities to treat a case of crowding with extraction or expansion or non-extraction with interproximal reduction....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mayank Khandelwal