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Frenectomy
I had got braces in 2008 and then got retainers in 2010 I think. Since then I am using retainers in upper jaw. Braces were used to close the gap between front two teeth.
Now my retainer got broken . I need a permanent solution to this.
Shall I go for frenectomy which has been suggested by one of the dentist's , as it is the reason for the gap.
Please suggest suitable solution. Pros and cons as well.
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Frenectomy should have been done long back...but now we need to assess the situation exactly if frenus is still the cause of spaces to occur you should get frenectomy done. And along with that permanent reatiners
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Dr. Manoj Wane
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Thane
Frenum is not a single reason for space closure failure, it depends on many factors , visit orthodontist,. As an orthodontist I will suggest to go for treatment and after space closure permanent lingual retainer should b given in ur case
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Dr. Namrata S
Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Frenectomy is a good option in many cases with gap like the one u r describing , if the frenum is interfering . There r many causes for this gap for eg. It could b mouth breathing , in which case a frenectomy won't help u . A doctor has to evaluate what is the reason for this n correct the underlying issue. Hope u find a solution soon. Take care :)
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