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Will Overbite and Teeth Crowding Weaken Teeth?
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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Would Cutting Enamel To Remove Black Triangle Weaken my Teeth?
I am one week away to get my braces off. My teeth looks perfect, except that I have some black triangles formed between my teeth and gum. My...
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What is Considered "Perfect Teeth"?
I am near the end of two years with braces, and my teeth look a whole lot better than they did in the beginning, but what exactly is considered...
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What is the Safest Technique of Removing Traditional Front Orthodontia Bracket/adhesive Without Damaging the Enamel?
What is the Safest Technique of Removing Traditional Front Orthodontia Bracket/adhesive Without Damaging the Enamel? Thank You.
Could The Bracket From My Back Right Brace Have Pulled Off A Piece Of Tooth When It Fell off?
The bracket from my back right brace has fallen off. It hasn't been attached to the wire yet in my treatment so it won't cause movement the wrong way...
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