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Can braces fix the mis alignment of teet
I am 26 year old and was advised braces to fix the mid alignment of teeth as it has been identified as the root cause for my gum recession. Would like to know if braces can fix mis alignment as other dentist suggested that it's too late as teeth have grown and fixed . Braces may make my teeth weak etc. Also the gum recession problem won't be fixed by braces.
I am confused if I should go for braces or not as gum recession is my major problem and not the cosmetic look of teeth.
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Hey gum recession is only and only because of poor oral hygiene which has led to deposits in the mouth.
Braces won't fix gum recession but it will solve the mail alignment problem . Please get cleaning done in order to keep your gums healthy every 6 months .
Braces won't make your teeth weak they ll just move them to the desire place also there is no age restriction to this treatment .
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Visit a general dentist for a sitting of deep cleaning
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Do salt water warm rinses as your gums will be inflamed because of the deposits and post scaling these rinses will help them to soothes down
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Dr. Shail Jaggi
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28 yrs exp
Pune
Hi. Sometimes the wrong position of the teeth can cause recession . There may be other reasons for recession however. It will be a good idea to take a second opinion for the recession. Try a d meet a periodontist ( gum specialist) for a more detailed discussion
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