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Is orthodontist a dentist,too?

2019-08-11 09:48:10
Iam going under orthodontic  treatment(  7months passed )...and my teeth started getting small cavities...so what should I do? And whom should I see for the treatment of cavities- an orthodontist or a dentist? Iam afraid that after one year when my braces will get off the teeth , my cavities will become much larger and almost all my teeth  may get decayed :( :( :( :( :(:(:( :(
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Hello mam... Visit your orthodontist for decayed tooth that requires filling and maintain oral hygiene

Answered2019-09-02 05:53:07

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Report to your orthodontist for a the same. A filling is advisable. Maintain your oral hygiene. Ask your orthodontist  for oral hygiene techniques. Orthodontist is a dentist too. He is a dentist who is specialised in orthodontics.

Answered2019-08-13 03:45:28

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You can get your cavities filled while undergoing braces treatment. Don't wait till your braces treatment is over, or else the cavities might deepen.
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you can ask your dentist/orthodontist to apply some flouride varnish on your teeth to prevent further cavities. and also give you suggestions on how to brush properly.

Answered2019-08-12 10:39:14

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Visit ur orthodontist for the problems u r facing.

Answered2019-08-12 04:37:03

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You can consult your same orthodontist ,he will treat ,

Answered2019-08-11 10:35:08

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