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Hi, I want to know, how much teeth retainer pair cost, as I have lost the one, which given by my doctor .

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Cost Depends on what type of retainer the case requires. There are several type of retainers like Hawley's, begg, essix, bonded some times function appliance. Ur orthodontist would have planned the re ...  Read More

Can I get a retainers with fake teeth in the retainer for missing two first premolars after braces treatment.

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Hello Yes u can ...  Read More

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I have to do orthodontic treatment in my teeth for next 18 months. Dentist told me that I have to apply retainer in my teeth after the treatment for four five years. Is teeth retainer visible if I talk?

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Dear sir Greetings of the day! If you will be provided with a removable retainer, a single wire would be visible. But if a fixed lingual retainer is provided, then it will be placed on the back side ...  Read More

I have completed my Invisalign treatment for upper front teeth gap last week. I am wearing Essix retainer for upper teeth. Retainer feels slightly loose in the front teeth. Does it need replacement?

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Hello, If it is too much loose,thn it hs to be replace ...  Read More

I have completed my Invisalign treatment for front teeth gap.I am wearing my retainer for past 3 days.For upper teeth ,I am wearing essix retainer and for lower,it is bonded retainer(wire) The upper two front teeth is pressing the lower front teeths. Since the upper teeth has thick essix retainer,there is a discomfort in lower teeth. Even without r

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Hi, since your treatment has just finished, it's very normal for your teeth to initially feel some pressure. However it will eventually feel normal. Try to avoid putting your tongue there since it ma ...  Read More

I had orthodontic correction when I was 15 years old..for both upper and lower teeth...after corretion was done I wore removable retainers on upper teeth for close to one year..lower teeth the doctor fixed a fixed wire behind lower front teeth. From last 15 years I dint get retainer removed. Just few weeks back the lower teeth retainer wire came o

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Hello dear Please be calm See 15 years are very much long for relapse to occur but still I suggest you to have clinical check up done with orthodontist to know the present condition.for further detail ...  Read More

I have taken orthodentist treatment of deep bite for two years....its over and braces have been taken out...but retainers sent by them do not fir me....what would be the cost of getting retainers made for my teeth....i am 25male

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There are varied types of retainers and hence the cost varies accordingly. Need to check the reason why the previous retainer is not fitting, so I need to check in person. ...  Read More

How long after completing invisalign treatment do you have to wear retainers? For how many months? Is it to be worn whole day or at night only? When can you stop wearing them?

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Hii.. Usually retainers are given for 3-6months after any orthodontic treatment. Few are permanent too. Depends from patient to patient. Take an suggeation from orthodontist ...  Read More

3 day back my bresses are removed and they provided retainer only for upper jaw.. Now i am facing a problm of my lower jaw teeth are showing small gap is it. Compenseted by upper retainer show i consult doctor plese give answer sir

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Usually braces are put on both Jaws. So the retainers are also given for both the Jaws. May be you have a removable retainer for upper jaw and a fixed retainer on lower jaw. Please confirm with your d ...  Read More

My braces are about to come off & I'm confused which type of retainer I should wear? I was thinking of taking Permanent retainer but I'm scared of teeth shifting. I don't understand if Essix retainer is put for all the teeth to prevent teeth movement then in case of permanent retainer why is permanent retainer put only to the upper & lower

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Both of them have their pros and cons. I would suggest you to visit your orthodontist and clear all of your questions. Your dentist will treat, advise and provide the best for you. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor I wanted know if we should use retainers for lifetime after braces journey or not And if we need to use then does clear plastic retainers leaches micro nano plastic in our mouth and will it be harmful for our body in long run. Please guide I'm scared about this as I'm already using clear retainers from last one year after my braces j

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Retainers should be used whole life.. if u r not comfortable with clear retainers kindly go for wire/ permanent retainers. ...  Read More

My son born with two teeth but later that teeth broke during breast feeding in a natural manner but now he is 12 months old he didn't have any teeth till now

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Start calcium supplements and vitamins d3. Do blood report ...  Read More

How long does the retainer period typically last after braces are removed?

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Mostly the retainer period is for 365 days according to book . But type of retention depends upon the malocclusion ...  Read More

I regularly brush my teeth since childhood, I don't eat chocolates or any such junks, even though my teeth has these marks. Why is it so and how can I cure them? Btw I use Dabur Red paste.

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First of All Don't use Dabur Red Paste use Simple Colgate and Search in Youtube for Proper Brushing Method(Modified Stillman Method) and Visit a Dentist for Scaling of your teeth.. ...  Read More

Dr I had swelling and pain of lower back teeth it is having a hole on its side..can I go for cement .,

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Hello It might not go for filling when there is pain The tooth might need root canal treatment ...  Read More

My 6yr old kid baby teeth had fallen 2 months ago...but still now new teeth is not coming..How long its take a new teeth to come out...please help...

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Start vitamin d3 ...  Read More

Hello doctors.. I am 30 years old now. I had black teeth. What should I do? How to whitening my teeth.. is it any homeremidies for black teeth?how to remove black patches in my teeth.

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Hello.. age is just a number.. u can keep your teeth healthy as long as you want. Medicine is never the only solution. There are other ways as well. As I haven’t seen your teeth I can’t help you for n ...  Read More

My son got his self ligating braces removed costing 70,000/-do i have to pay extra for permanent retainers after this 70,000/- ( treatment done in Delhi)

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Most probably no,but better clear your doubts with your dentist/Orthodontist. Sometimes charges are separate, in that case you will have to pay extra. ...  Read More

I am suffering from sensation in right side of the teeth . Kindly help me with it. Thanks....... ...

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Hello Please brush only for 2-3 min in the right way and avoid harsh brushing Visit the dentist to know the reason for sensitivity ...  Read More

My teeth have became Black any medicine for this whenever I drink water hot or cold it give me pain any meds

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Black discolouration on teeth can be either due to stains on the teeth or tooth must have got decayed hence the black colour. You need to visit a dentist to get it checked, if it’s just surface discol ...  Read More

My baby is 1year and 16days old..is 35weeks preterm baby boy..he hasnot got any teeth yet..is it something to worry? His other milestones are okay for his age..he walks with support..sometimes take two to three steps without support..talks almost 5-6words ..is active and plays well..

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Greetings kindly start calcium supplements if not ...  Read More

I have few teeths left so what should i eat.I dont want to go for implants.Will I be able to live and speak normally if all teeths are gone.

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It would be difficult for you to eat properly and maintain a good health without teeth. Your speech could also be altered if you loose all your teeth and not get a replacement and many other repercuss ...  Read More

My teeth are falling out, I am a sugar patient. Please provide me a necessary step and it is very tough to eat anything

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Go for opg xray to determine the extent of decay. Do gum massage with gum paint go for regular dental check up. ...  Read More

My upper retainer has been broken. Till the time I get an appointment with my orthodontist , what should I do since new retainer might take some time to come?

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Broken retainer can be considered as orthodontic emergency. If it not grossly deformed or mutilated , than is can be used for couple of days , your orthodontist will be best judge to suggest you in th ...  Read More

Hi so I'm 17 years , and still have my baby teeth . I have 2 canine milk teeth. And one is shaking . Had taken an x-ray It showed the tooth is behind and doctor said not worry I got the loose baby teeth extracted. So now how long should I wait till the other teeth fills the space. Should I take braces treatment

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Yes, you will probably need braces to bring those canines down since you are already 17 and the chances of them erupting on their own are pretty bleak. However we can tell you more precisely if you se ...  Read More

Eating chocolate in night and then brushing teeth before sleeping creates any problem in teeth I am little bit worried because my brush have soft bristles ??

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Using soft brushes is recommended, however with the correct brushing techniques, at least twice daily. Hard brushes would damage your teeth and gums. Sticky carbohydrates like chocolates are not good ...  Read More

I got my Braces removed today after 2.5 years. My smile has improved to about 98%. However, there is a slight curve in 3 teeth which is very difficult to see. Can it be fixed ? I have got permanent retainers, so it doesn't look like it can move.

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Hi Could you please attach photographs of the same. ...  Read More

Hi doctors , I have a gap in the front teeth of upper arch. Got braces (2 teeth from bottom arch were removed in order to adjust - as said by my dentist) in Jan 2021 with every month of changing wires and bands etc. Removed braces in Dec 2021 exactly after 11 months. And a small cut of skin is done in between the same teeth in Dec 2021 and gave re

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If the space is less, then it can be closed with Hawley's retainer with regular tightening. Followed by permanent retainer at the back of upper teeth. ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter is 1.11 months.She has teeth only 6 upper 4 down 2 remaining it's not coming at all.What to do ?? Any solution?? She doesn't even brush her teeth properly we need to force them to do so she bites the brush than brushing

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Greetings kindly give calcium supplements. Book a consultation so that I can guide you ...  Read More

I want to get metal retainers with my permanent retainers. Is it possible? How much time does it take to make metal retainers for a patient ?

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Around 3-4 days ...  Read More

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