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Can Invisalign Be Used After Braces? 13 answers

I have already had the full metal wrap around bracket braces on my teeth to correct an overbite and space but I failed to wear my retainer after the...
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Are Adult Braces Worth the Trouble? 10 answers

Are adult braces work the trouble? I am older and am wondering if it's too late to get adult braces, if not physically then practically?
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Black Triangle Gap Between my Two Front Teeth 8 answers

I am getting my braces off in three weeks, and for the most part I am very happy. One of the spaces that won't close will need a little bonding, but...
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Will Overbite and Teeth Crowding Weaken Teeth? 7 answers

I have an overbite with crowding of upper teeth. I am concerned, will that 'filing' of teeth reduce the enamel and cause weaker teeth?
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How Long After Braces Can I Get Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

Is there any conflict with getting braces on my teeth shortly before Rhinoplasty? I know with braces sometimes you take Tylenol the day you get them...
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Do Any Teeth Have to Be Removed Before Getting Braces? 6 answers

I would like to know if any teeth usually have to be removed before getting braces?
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Is There Such a Thing As Invisible Braces? 6 answers

Do invisible braces exist?
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Can Lower Braces Fix 3 Slightly Shifted Teeth Without Messing Up my Bite Too Bad? 6 answers

Top teeth are straight. fixed retainer on bottom. two of my lower front teeth shifted out a little. I went to my ortho and he said top teeth look...
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Necessary to Extract Teeth In Order to Wear Braces when You Have an Overbite? 6 answers

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Will Lips Change After Braces And Extraction Of Protruding Teeth? 6 answers

Will a persons top lip (and area between their mouth and nose) get smaller after extraction and braces are used to fixed protruding teeth?
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Will a Retainer Fix a Mild Overbite Without Braces? 5 answers

Will a retainer help a slight overbite due to sucking my fingers at a young age? It's not as bad as most thumbsucker's teeth, but I wanted to know if...
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Correcting Buck Teeth? 5 answers

I'm a 47 year old with a massive overbite. Every dentist I go to for cleaning says my protruding centrals are the biggest they've seen. It was caused...
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What Kind of Retainer After Braces is Better, Clear Plastic or Wire? 5 answers

I wore braces 18 years ago when I lived in Texas. The orthodontist gave me a retainer afterwards that looks like an invisalign tray. I absolutely...

How Are Clear Braces Different from Metal Braces? 5 answers

Are clear braces still available as an alternative to metal braces? I don't mean invisalign, but the actual orthodontic braces that are tooth-colored.
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Braces After Dental Implants? 5 answers

I'm under 18 and next year, I'm going to have to get two dental implants for my 2 front teeth. I wanted to know can I get braces after this?
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Braces or Dental Implants for Missing Teeth? 5 answers

I have a missing tooth on both sides of my lower teeth. I have already seen a doctor for this but I'm still waiting for a decision from her. It has...
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Will Bicuspid Extraction Cause TMJ? 5 answers

After a number of consultations for braces (all recommended Damon), I have been informed by multiple ortho that the extraction of four bicuspid is...
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Second Time w/ Braces. Facial Profile Changes. Options? 5 answers

2nd time wearing braces,the first one i stopped during 17mths because they suggested to extract my 4 1st bicuspids, but i don't want to and...
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Can I Get Braces on my Upper Teeth Only? 4 answers

I would like to know, can I get braces just on my upper teeth, or should I have it done on my bottom teeth as well? My bottom teeth are okay. 
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How Long Would I Need Braces for Teeth Gaps? 4 answers

I have straight teeth but between each tooth, I have a small to medium sized gap and a little bit of an overbite. I'm just hoping it won't take long...
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Braces After Root Canal and Crowns? 4 answers

I had my root canal done on front teeth and it was fixed with a crown and since the tooth was not that strong the crown has to be supported with a...

Braces for Smile Correction 4 answers

My smile is not really bad but it kind of looks like I have fangs. I need the teeth on both sides of my two front teeth just brought out and it should...
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Do Clear Braces Work? 4 answers

Do clear braces work as well as traditional braces?
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How Can I Fix my Big Front Teeth? 4 answers

Hi, I guess I'm just looking for some professional opinions. I recently got my braces off. The main concern I had when I went to get them on was...
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Ceramic Braces Vs. Metal Braces 4 answers

Should I get ceramic or metal braces? I am 22 and my case is not complicated. I have a midsize gap between my left canine and mollar. I also have...
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Reversing the Damage Done from Extractions for Braces 4 answers

I had extractions and braces at the age of 22. This was my third time having them and I am very unhappy with the results. Is there any way to reverse...
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Braces for Bottom Tooth That Adjusted? 4 answers

I've had braces before, but a tooth on the bottom has adjusted. Is it possible to get braces just for the bottom teeth to fix this one tooth (it's...
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Which Should I Do First, Braces or Veneers? 4 answers

I feel like my two front teeth need to be smaller. The orthodontist said she would be pushing them back up into the gums so they wouldn't look so...
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Are Braces Needed for Gaps Between Teeth? 4 answers

I want to get caps or veneers but I do not want the spaces. Do I need to get Braces first or can I find a dentist that can make my smile great...
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Gap After Molar Extraction / Teeth Drift - Close Gap w/ Braces or Create Gap for Bridge? 4 answers

Dear Doctor, I am 28 years old & had a molar extracted 3 years ago; there's been teeth drift and only 20% of space is remaining. An Implant is...
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Wearing a Retainer After Braces 3 answers

Is it true that if you don't wear your retainer after using conventional braces for a required period of  6-8 months, your teeth will move back...
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How Much Do Regular Metal Braces Cost? 3 answers

We don't expect braces for our son to be covered by insurance and understand that the price is high - what is the typical price range for your...
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Are Braces an Option for Severe Overbite? 3 answers

I am 46. I am missing my molars right/left back, as well as bottom molar on the right. I have a severe overbite and I'm wondering at this point if...
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Braces for Open Bite and TMJ? 3 answers

I will be going to the orthodonist on Wednesday to talk about getting braces, but I'm scared because I have a major open bite and TMJ problem. I'm...
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Invisalign After Traditional Braces - Worth the Money? 3 answers

I'm 35 years old and had traditional braces 15 years ago. Because I didn't wear my retainer, my lower set of teeth have shifted quite a bit....
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Dental Surgery Before Braces for Open Bite? 3 answers

I have an open bite all most wide enough to stick a pencil between my teeth. I need open bite surgery. Can I get the surgery first and then have the...
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Are Fast Braces Dangerous? 3 answers

FastBraces seem to good to be true... do they pose any threat to the future of your teeth, such as root resorption? One internet blog claims that one...
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Type of Braces Recommended for Overbite and Spacing Issues? 3 answers

I'm a 19 year old college student, and I'm unsure about what kind of Braces I should get. As you can see, I have issues with spacing, as well as an...
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Correct Openbite First or Get Braces? 3 answers

My upper jaw is to long and I have a receding chin with my openbite. I want to have the surgery first and Braces later. Do I need to have braces first...
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What is the Cost of Accelerated Orthodontics? 3 answers

There is little real information available about the cost of accelerated orthodontics, and I understand that there's a range but I'd like to...
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Overbite/overjet 3 answers

I have a 3mm overbite as well as an overjet. i consider my smile very unnatractive and weak due to overbite. I also have consistant discomfort in my...
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Braces Before or After Chin Surgery? 3 answers

I am currently 18 years old and I will have a chin surgery when I turn 21. Should I wait after the surgery to get braces or should I get them before?
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Want Braces but Hear I Need Surgery to Widen my Upper Jaw. Can Surgery Be Avoided? 3 answers

I need braces, but have heard that I need surgery to widen my upper jaw because it is too narrow. Is there any way to avoid surgery?
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Getting Braces After Pulled Wisdom Teeth? 3 answers

If I get my wisdom teeth pulled before I get Braces, how long after getting them pulled do I have to wait to get my braces?
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Will Braces Damage my Teeth if I Can't See the Orthodontist? 3 answers

I've had braces on for about 2 years but haven't had them tightened in nearly a year. After 1 yr, I couldn't afford the payments, so I...

Top and Bottom Baces for Overbite? 3 answers

If my daughter has an overbite, does she have to get bottom braces also or can she have just top braces?

Will Fast Braces Work for Me (Overbite, Teeth Spread Out)? 3 answers

I had a small gap between my two front teeth until I was 11 or so and lost my left top incisor and the adult tooth never came in. My teeth then spread...
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What Do Braces Have to Do with Beauty? 3 answers

I just wanted to know in what ways can braces enhance or improve your beauty other than a beautiful straight teeth smile.
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How Long Does It Take to Fix a Medium-sized Teeth Gap? 2 answers

I am a sophomore in high school who is very self conscious of her teeth. I have a medium-sized gap, which is obviously too big to be fixed by bonding....
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What to Do with Gapped and Two Big Front Teeth? 2 answers

My teeth are a real mess. I have a huge gap on the front two teeth. Those teeth are really big compared with the other teeth. What should I do and how...
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Braces and Receding Gums 2 answers

I am very interested in getting braces. I have some receding gums on my lower front teeth. Would I still be a candidate for braces?
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How to Fix Misaligned Tooth from Not Wearing Retainers? 2 answers

I didn't wear retainers, wisdom teeth not taken out, now teeth have moved. I wore my retainer every day/night for a year after my braces were taken...
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Is Tooth Extraction Necessary to Wear Braces? 2 answers

Hi Im 19 years old.I have overlapping and crowded teeth.I want to wear braces for my upper jaw.Bt my doctor said that two of my canine teeth need to...
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Crooked Canine Teeth - Will I Need Braces? 2 answers

My top left canine tooth is a bit too far up in front and sometimes when I close my mouth or something I bite down on my lip and it hurts. Also my...
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Braces to Possible with Missing Teeth? 2 answers

Hello doctor. I am missing teeth 12 & 13 and am planning on implants, but I also have a significant gap between my two front teeth that I would...
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Braces to Move Just One Tooth? 2 answers

I was lucky to be born with perfectly straight teeth -- except, as I've gotten older, one of my bottom right teeth (the one just before the...

How Long to Wear Braces for Few Crooked Teeth? 2 answers

I only have a few crooked teeth and the orthodontist said they would straighten out. How long do I have to have braces for if I only have 2 or 3...
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Braces Closing a Molar Gap 2 answers

Hello, I have braces on to straighten my teeth and only have 6 months to go. I also have a missing molar. I spoke to my dentist about closing the...
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Does Pulling out Good Teeth when Getting Braces Have Disadvantages in the Future? 2 answers

I'm 13 and may be getting braces soon. I have to pull out two of my teeth in order to make room for the other teeth.  So will pulling out the...
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How Long Does It Take to Expand/widen Arches with Braces? 2 answers

I am finishing up with my braces, I have had them for 4 years, my orthodontist is going to try to widen the arches a little, he says a couple of...
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Can Elongated Teeth Be Pushed Up into Gums? 2 answers

My 11 yo has elongated front teeth (also overbite, crossbite & crowding). 1st ortho consult says 2 teeth can be pushed back up.Can they? Do you...
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Traditional Braces Vs. Invisalign for Gap Between Front Teeth? 2 answers

I have a gap between my front teeth. Would i have to use traditional braces or could invisalign correct it?

Cost of Braces and Time Taken 2 answers

I am twelve years old,i have gaps between my tooth and an open bite.what might be the cost of my braces and how many years will it take.
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What's the Best Way to Straighten Teeth? 1 answer

What's the best way to straighten teeth? Are traditional braces the way to go or is there a better way?
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Best Procedure for Correcting Crooked Front Teeth? 1 answer

I have two things I'd like to correct about both sets of my front teeth and I'd like to know the best suggested procedure to accomplish this....
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Options Besides Tooth Extraction and Braces? 1 answer

My dentist discovers that I still have a baby tooth and a permanent tooth above it in my gums. He suggests that I get the baby tooth removed and wear...
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Will Wisdom Teeth Extraction Cause Teeth to Shift? 1 answer

I haven't yet had my braces off for 6 months and my dentist has just informed me that I need to get my wisdom teeth extracted in the near future....
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Top and Bottom Braces to Correct Overbite? 1 answer

I have an overbite. My doctor already recommended me to an orthodonist. I'm going to him on July 15,2009 for an exam. I have lost all my teeth and all...
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Can Wearing Braces Also Alter Your Face Shape/profile? 1 answer

I have a little asymmetry in my face and have quite a long face. My orthodontist is planning to fit a brace to my top teeth to widen the arch as it is...
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Can Braces Move An Adults Jaw Forward Even Slightly? 1 answer

I am 26 and have an ugly overbight. mild crowding and they are not straight it seems like my jaw is not as far forward as it should be . my bite is...
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Getting an Inman Aligner 1 answer

After getting impressions on Inman Aligners, how long does it take for them to call you to tell you their ready?
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What to Do About Large Front Teeth with a Gap? 1 answer

I have big front 2 teeth and have a gap between them as well. How do i make it better? I went to a dentist in Kathmandu and she told me i need to do...
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Adult Braces - Are Brackets Necessary? 1 answer

I recently got braces and I also had to have a bracket put in that attaches to my two second last teeth and goes across the roof of my mouth. I don't...
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I Cant Afford Extremely Needed Braces, Any Suggestions? 1 answer

Im 16 and have needed braces since 7th grade, and unlike most teenagers i WISH i had them.My parents could never afford them.When i turned 16 i was so...
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How to Straighten Wisdom Teeth? 1 answer

I have braces now, but my wisdom teeth (bottom molars) are very crowded. Should my dentist extract my wisdom teeth to make my teeth straight?
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