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Braces needed?
I'd Braces at 13 yrs age n had them removed after about20 months.Before the braces,I'd to wear a mould for arnd 8months,to push the bone of the front 2 teeth back.
Doc made me wear a similar mould for a year after removing the braces.
Front right tooth is moving out now, gap is pretty evident.Do I need braces again?
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Dr. Faizan Khan
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi, a retainer does help to a certain extent, but if you had gaps between your upper teeth, a minor procedure to reduce the frenum attachment between your two front teeth might also help. You can try geting a retainer and observe how it helps, and later get permanent retention done.
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