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Teeth Wiggle After Braces, Is this Normal?

My 20 year old daughter had her braces removed in May. her anterior teeth still wiggle a bit, less than 1mm. Is this normal? Also, her gums became...

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Braces and Receding Gums

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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Did Braces Ruin My Gums and Teeth?

I had (normal sized) teeth and my ortho didn't care about my results, just that I paid. Braces off for a year, after lots of brushing, my teeth...

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Braces Vs Invisalign for Receding Gums

What would be the best form of braces if you have receeding gums? My front of teeth sit out too much and the front 2 are crooked. I would be keen for...

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Before I Got my Braces my Gums Didn't Show. Now They Do Will the Show Once I Get Them Off?

Before I had gotten my braces on, my gums didn't show bad. Now that I have my braces on, my gums show horribly. Will that straighten up after I get my...

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Gum Graft to Fix Black Triangle? (photo)

This is my 3rd yr in braces. i had 3 surgeries in total on my impacted canine. first one was to hook on the chains but it popped out a month after it...

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Will Braces/veneers/gum Reduction Surgery Make my Teeth Appear Larger? (photo)

I think my teeth are horrible. I have a big overbite and the front two are growing sideways. I also have an issue with the size of them; they are...

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Teeth Alignment and Gums? (photo)

Hi,can braces pull my molar closer to my pre molar to fill the gap where i had my molar removed? if it can,how long would it take ? and im not sure...

Why Are my Gums Puffy?

I have had my braces on for 6 years and i am getting them off in two weeks, but my gumys are really puffy and separating from my teeth. ive always had...

My Back Tooth Has Shifted? Gums Feel Sore.

I had braces for three years, had them removed 8 years ago. Never bothered with a retainer, oops. I take care of my teeth I brush and floss regularly....

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