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Hi , I had a braces treatment for twice , 1st time I had only for upper jaw without tooth extraction (even with one extra tooth ) at end I had a midline shift so I didn't had retainers . after 1 year I again had a braces treatment for second time with four tooth extraction two from upper 2 from lower but because for one extra tooth I had in upper jaw I was left with one tooth gap which was not predicted properly by doctors so she said she will close that gap by bridge I was not okay with that method so I stopped the treatment and had retainers to maintain the gap to prevent tooth shifting. It was almost 5 years now &I am planning for a permanent best solution I consulted 3-4 doctors some are recommending implants some are recommending braces they are saying I need to correct a bite for that I should have same tooth count in upper and lower jaw else I might get jaw problems in future I am confused because recommend me best and permanent solution. I attached x ray for reference
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Hi clinical examination is required to give you best permanent solution.As per x ray gap can be closed with aligners or braces.They help you to correct bite also.And your upper wisdom teeth are recommended for extraction.
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Maintain proper oral hygiene
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Hi from the above we can come to a conclusion that the gap is the issue and that needs to be fixed.
Approaches to this could be various.
Since you are quite young and would want to conserve the natural teeth as much as possible it is advisable to get the gap closed by alignment correction.
This can be achieved either by braces or clear Aligners.
The other way would be to get a fixed permanent prosthesis in the form of an implant to replace the gap.
Having said the above the only way to arrive at a treatment plan would be to consider various factors like time duration, cost factor, patient expectations .
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Kindly get an assessment, attaching pictures of your teeth and smile can help to get a clear idea.
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In addition to the above both your upper right and left wisdom teeth are severely decayed and need to be treated.
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Hi. I am a braces specialist. Looking at your case i can shift your back teeth forward to close the space. I need to check clinically first, then i can suggest you best possible method of doing it. Meet me at my clinic for treatment
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