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Open Bite and Bone loss
I have an open bite (my upper and lower teeth do not align). I am 22 years old. I want to correct my teeth but my dentist refused braces because I have 50% bone loss. Is it still possible to correct my teeth. Also, I want to do it as soon as possible and for less cost. I have been using metrogyl DG gel for my gums regularly.
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Hello mam,
If you have bone loss then what is the cause of the bone loss if it is due to periodontitis then you have to improve your oral hygiene first.
You can get a full mouth x ray to check for bone loss.
If there is major bone loss then orthodontic treatment is not adviced with out correcting the cause.
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Hello bone loss in young age not a good sign.upload your Full mouth X-ray. We can suggest you better. Upload your teeth pics can suggest you the best. Yes braces is not possible other options we can consider for your best smile.
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Will need an opg and some pictures of your teeth before I can comment. You may consult us online.
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Please get the OPG X-ray done and share it with me on practo app
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Pune
Hi....To know if orthodontic treatment is possible or not an x ray is required that will show the condition of your bone which is known as OPG. Get it done and upload it here or you can visit your nearby orthodontist.Cost will depend on the difficulty level of your case, type of braces and expertise of the doctor.
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
You should visit to orthodontist. OPG is necessary for diagnosis.
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Dr. Sudhakar
Endodontist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello mam,
We need to check with your OPG x-ray, upload in practo app itself... After seeing the x-ray we can let u know what can be done, whether the braces can be given or not..
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