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I having a confusion that should I go for braces or not as my teeths are in properly arranged but it looks little bit outward as my gums are little outward direction. N this is the hereditary prob .. My grandmother my aunt all having same gums.so braces will help me or not?
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You say that the teeth are a bit outward.. That itself suggest that you need orthodontic treatment. Visit a Qualified ORTHODONTIST in your area for further evaluation
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Hi.. Yes it's better to undergo braces. Based on your concern, it seems that you have increased overjet both dental and skeletal (jaw). You might need teeth extraction as well. Results would be good. Go ahead.
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When you smile, if you feel the appearance of your upper teeth is overshadowed by excessive gum tissue or the gummy smile.....then what you need is cosmetic dental treatment.
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Dr. Piyush Jain
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Bhopal
It would be better if we can evaluate your condition clinically or u can post some pics of your malalignment
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Dr. Gaurav Dinesh Jain
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Delhi
Good afternoon. From what you have put up in your question, there could be any one of the following situations or their combination:
1.) Jaw(s) is/are prominent.
2.) You have a 'gummy' smile, i.e., your gums are prominent or enlarged.
3.) Your teeth are actually prominent; not your jaws or gums.
The first two conditions would require surgery of jaw(s) & gums respectively also along with braces, while the third could be corrected only by orthodontics (braces). If there are more than one of these conditions present together, then the treatment would be accordingly.
A 'Digital OPG' & 'Digital Lateral Cephalogram' would be helpful in determining the cause of your teeth appearing 'outwards'; and also for treatment planning.
Take care & keep smiling.
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Dr. Abhishek Singh Payak
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
U can go for ortho treatment...like braces..it really helps u..this diease is not inherited from parents...go for treatment...
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