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When is a Retainer Used Rather Than Braces?
I would rather not get braces to correct my crooked teeth. How effective are retainers when used as an alternative to braces?
Discontinued Using Retainer
I had an orthodontic treatement 3 yrs back.i used the retainer for a period of just few months and discontinued it.Now i feel there is a change in the...
What Are the Options if Braces Won't Correct an Overbite?
Will I likely need to have my jaw broken to correct an overbite if regular braces are not enough? What procedures are available?
Braces to Move Just One Tooth?
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 canine, in...
Gap After Molar Extraction / Teeth Drift - Close Gap w/ Braces or Create Gap for Bridge?
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...
How Can I Close my Gap and How Long Will It Take?
Hi I've always had a gap between my teeth as I have oversized gums, but had braces for two years which corrected all this. However, despite...
Second Time w/ Braces. Facial Profile Changes. Options?
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...
Best Option for Out-of-place Canine Tooth?
I'm a 21 yr old female who's had braces (and biteplate, spacers, and headgear). See picture. Mostly my teeth are straight, but with a...
Why is my Orthodontist Using the Nance Appliance for my Upper Jaw?
My 4 1st bicuspid already removed for the braces, and i'm currently wearing for it, but why would my orthodontist using upper nance holding arch...
How Can I Prevent my Two Front Teeth from Separating?
They recently took off my braces and gave me retainers. I put them on at night and when i wake up they are straight and together. But after a few...
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