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Do I need braces/Invisalign ?
My lower set of teeth is slightly crooked.Last time I went for a dental checkup they said I have a possible deep bite.I don't personally want braces and If it's essential I would prefer an Invisalign.Every once in a while I get sensitivity in the slightly crooked part of my teeth.It comes and goes after sometime and comes back again after a month or so.I have the sensitivity right now and I have a feeling that flossing the bottom row of teeth has caused the are to be sensitive again.I'm pretty sure this pain will go in sometime.Is it concerning or serious?
Would also like to know how much clear braces /Invisalign cost approximately?
I am an 18 year old male
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You have crowding whuch leads to improper cleaning of teeth which is the prime cause of sensitivity
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Get deep cleaning done
visit orthodontist
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Go ahead with orthodontic treatment. Because with time crowding of tooth will cause problem. Because in crowded tooth you won't be able to clean them properly. And your esthetic will also improve.
Still have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Go for braces treatment.
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Based on your clinical picture
you have severe lower anterior crowding
Which will lead to plaque accumulation
Visit an orthodontist
Get scanned of your teeth. based on treatment plan as well number of trays, the cost of treatment will go upto 3L
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visit Orthodontist
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You definitely need braces ir aligners. Sensitivity could be due to lower feont teeth touching the upper front teeth when you bite and chew. Flossing shouldn't cause sensitivity. It is mandatory to floss and brush. Kindly visit an orthodontist. Cost varies depending on individual patient requirements. Kindly check witha clinical examination.
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-You might have a combination of crowding and deep bite, I needs to be treated with orthodontically either by Braces or with Clear Aligners.
-Sensitivity may be because of inability to clean the area properly causing the gums in the area to become inflamed leading to sensitivity.
-Deep cleaning will be required before Orthodontic treatment to resolve the sensitivity problem along with regular maintenance of clean oral hygiene. If this is not addressed then it might lead to loss of bone and your teeth might become mobile.
Next Steps
Need to visit an Orthodontist with the X-rays required to assess the extent of correction you will need so an estimate can be given
Health Tips
Floss and brush twice a day after 30 to 40 min gap post meals, use mouthwash with caution, don't overdo it
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Dr. Rohit Yadav
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello
You definitely need to go for the orthodontic treatment. As you already mentioned if you do not want the braces you can go ahead with the aligners or invisalign or invisible braces. For that just get a full mouth x-ray done to get a better idea of your occlusion. Depending on the number of trays that would be fabricated for you the cost of the treatment will be decided. Normally the aligners range somewhere between 1.5 to 2.5 lac whereas invisalign ranges somewhere between 2.5 to 3 lac
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Visit an orthodontist, get a full mouth X ray done and get the treatment started
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Take care
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