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I Have About a 2mm-3mm Overjet, small Overbite and One Tooth That is A”crossbite”.do You Suggest Braces

Braces or Retainer
Aug 15, 2012

A retainer is a device to keep your teeth from changing position, it does not help to correct a bite or close a gap. Depending on your x-rays, photos, and facial charting you may or may not need braces. Some patients can use just a bite-block, while some needs to do braces even after biting on a bite-block.

Extra Tooth (Mesiodens) Removal. Expert Advice Needed?

It Can Be Done
Aug 15, 2012

You can remove the mesiodens and have your teeth aligned, but for how long you need to wear the braces depend on your cephalometric film result and charting. There are cases where you can close the gap with braces faster by rotating or removing and replanting a tooth.

Is Extraction of 4 Bicuspid Necessary for Me?

Extraction Vs. Non-Extraction
Mar 7, 2012

If opt for extraction, then time and cost for orthodontic will be shorter and cheaper. If opt for non-extraction, then the time and cost for the treatment will be longer and more expensive; a head gear will be needed. Have a doctor look at tooth #30 before doing any ortho. treatment.

How Much Does Zoom Teeth Whitening Cost?

Zoom Whitening: Price vs. Value
Nov 8, 2011

The price for Zoom in-office whitening varies between individual offices as well as by location. You may even find advertised prices ranging from $99 to $600 but take precaution when selecting where to go and do not base your selection solely on price.

Finding an office that you can trust and feel comfortable with for any type of procedure is very important. You can ask for referrals from family, friends and co-workers, or even visit the prospective offices and…

Zoom Whitening Recovery and Downtime

How bad is the pain from Zoom whitening?
Nov 8, 2011

Zoom Teeth Whitening is fairly painless but I have heard and read of many painful experiences which disheartens me and affects many dentists and offices that do uphold high quality and standards when conducting the procedure.

First of all, patients should always be screened for and treat any dental problems prior to whitening treatment to prevent painful incidences.

Furthermore, the procedure includes a step to protect gums from the active whitening solution which may burn….

Can Wearing Braces Also Alter Your Face Shape/profile?

Facial Changes after Braces
Nov 8, 2011

The contour of the face and lips rely on two things:

bone structure (the maxillary and mandibular bones, aka cheek bones and jaw, and teeth)

facial tissue (the muscles and fat)

Just like people who have taken out the full dentures have their face shortened and lips caved in, protruding and misaligned teeth gives the face an uneven and unbalanced profile.

Braces (orthodontic treatment) not only aligns the teeth for functional purposes but also cosmetically…

Will Lips Change After Braces And Extraction Of Protruding Teet?

Facial and Lip Changes After Extraction and Braces
Nov 8, 2011

The contour of the face and lips rely on two things:

bone structure (the maxillary and mandibular bones, aka cheek bones and jaw, and teeth)

facial tissue (the muscles and fat)

Just like people who have taken out the full dentures have their face shortened and lips caved in, protruding and misaligned teeth gives the face an uneven and unbalanced profile.

Braces (orthodontic treatment) not only aligns the teeth for functional purposes but also cosmetically…