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Is Extraction of 4 Bicuspid Necessary for Me? (photo)

I went to two orthodontists who advice me to extract four teeth to fix my overcrowding and overbites teeth. They said they could also do the...

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Is a 9mm Overjet Serious but Small Enough to Get Braces?

My dentist said I don't need braces but I have a 9mm overjet its noticeable but apparently my teeth are fine but in the uk (where I live) if you...

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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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I Did Not Wear Retainers 24/7 As Told by my Dentist and Instead Just Wore Them at Night After my Treatment for Increased Overjet

I wear retainers every night after my treatment for the past 6 months contrary to 24 hrs as told by dentist. will this damage my treatment? if yes,...

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Im Getting Braces. Should I Worry if I Have a Large Tongue?

I'm a 34yr male, 15yrs ago I had bonding placed on my two front teeth to close a very large gap. I never liked it because it made my teeth look huge...

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How Much Longer (Estimated) Will I Have my Braces For?

I had my braces for three years and sum months. 

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Should I Trust an Orthodonist Who Recommended Invisalign but Says He Only Uses Braces for Dental Board Cases?

I recently had a consult with an orthodontist who recommended I get Invisalign for my case but could also offer me braces. Somehow we got talking...

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Permanent Retainer Became Loose. Can't Go To The Dentist For One Month, Is This Okay?

Hi, My permanent retainer has come loose on or of the four teeth it is attached to. Due to being really busy at work and not wanting to take time off,...

How Much Time Will It Take to Set the Canines Using Braces? (photo)

My canines in the upper jaw have bent inwards how much time will it take to set them to the right place.?

About to Get Braces For Crooked Teeth, Will Extractions Speed Up or Slow Down Process?

I have an overbite my teeth are crowded . My orthadontist said that they might end up extracting some of my teeth but he wanted to give braces a try...

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