Hello, I have been wearing braces for like 3-4 years already and I'm starting to worry about my lower teeth specially because I noticed gum recession (please refer to the pictures I provided). So my question is how can I fix this problem? I am also very troubled because of "black triangle" I have. I don't feel any pain when brushing and eating. I took these pictures by myself with my phone so I apologize in advance for the blurry ones. Kind regards.
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It is possible that you are allergic to the metal braces which are likely composed of nickel. It is possible to get nickel-free braces. Although the prevalence of metal allergy is high in the general population (it is estimated that up to 17% of women and 3% of men are allergic to...
A talon cusp on the lingual (back) of the tooth makes the tooth very thick. The thickness prevents the tooth from moving back to correct the Protrusion. Since all of the front teeth have to line up for a nice smile, you can only move them as far as the talon cusp tooth can move. Trying to m...
You are absolutely correct in your assertion that your tongue space is diminishing with bicuspid extraction orthodontics. This antiquated mode of treatment causes tongue space deficiency that can lead to a sleep breathing disorder and TMJ Dysfunction. This is the result of teeth being retracted ...
