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My buccal tube was removed by my orthodontist as it broke but was not replaced with another one. Is that ok??
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Sometimes, if the function of the tube is already fulfilled, it might not be replaced on breaking. That's okay depending on the current status of your teeth.
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Sometimes due to bite problem we are unable to fix buccal tube back
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Treating doc will first raise bite and then fix buccal tube
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Hi, yes its okay for sometime but get it fix as soon as possible.
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Hi..it's okay for a while..but you would need to get it replaced
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Dr. Srinivas R Bogavalli
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Some times, we will re attach the buccal tube in the future appointments.
If all your spaces in between the teeth are closed, we will ignore the re attachment.
If your treatment is in advanced stage....
If we try to re attach it right away, we have to bring your treatment back about 2 - 3 months.
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