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Cavities and braces
Hello i am planning to get braces for my teeth because my front teeth has gaps. I have cavitie in my teeth... Is my Cavities gonna disturb or avoid me from getting the braces? Or can i get the filling for cavities and get the braces. Please help.
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You will need to get teeth filled before braces anyways
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Ma'am you should get the fillings and scaling done before your ortho treatment.
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Hello, for braces treatment visit a Orthodontist and get the checkup done. also get your X rays done.it would be better to get the cavities filled before going for orthodontic treatment, and the dentist will suggest you the same.
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If u go for your braces consultation itself your dentist will ask you to first go for fillings and restorations before starting of braces, so don't worry about it
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Mam,
you need to get the cavities filled and teeth cleaning done before starting the braces treatment.
Regards,Dr Sumanmakam,Dental arts,Jayanagar,B'lore.
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Dr. Dimple Ajwani
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14 yrs exp
Pune
Hello Ma'am
Greetings of the day. Usually all the cavities are filled before starting the braces treatment. Consult your orthodontist and your dentist for the same.
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