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I have a mild/moderate over bite.
Mild crowding in lower front teeth, plaque/tartar buildup near gums, and want evaluation for alignment (braces/aligners) and cleaning.
Do I need metallic braces for lower teeth crowding?
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Hi Mam,
It is common to get tartar and plaque buildup near the gums. We need to do a professional cleaning to remove the deposits so that the health of the teeth is improved. And later, to improve the alignment of teeth, it's better to get the braces or aligners treatment to correct it and further help with the health of the teeth. hope it was useful.
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The treatment involves two main steps:
Professional Cleaning (Scaling): as this cannot be brushed away at home and is the priority to protect your gums.
Orthodontic Correction: To fix the crowding,
Clear Aligners or Braces: To gradually straighten the teeth.
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For crowding you can opt for braces or aligners, due to malalignment issue calculus deposition is happening
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You have mild lower front crowding with plaque/tartar buildup. First, get scaling and polishing done. After gum healing, we’ll evaluate alignment mild cases usually don’t need metallic braces and can often be managed with aligners.
Next Steps
Next step is to get scaling and polishing done. After 1–2 weeks of gum healing, visit for alignment evaluation. Meanwhile, maintain good oral hygiene—brush twice daily, floss, and clean inner surfaces properly.
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Meanwhile, maintain good oral hygiene: brush twice daily, floss regularly, clean the inner surfaces carefully, and use a mouthwash.
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Dr. Anand Chawla
Dentist
29 yrs exp
Faridabad
First of all get scaling (cleaning ) of your teeth done.aligners will help you only if yor teeth have firm support
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Go for scaling at once
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Get an OPG done. This will give you a clear picture of your dental health
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