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Hi im a student,21 years old. I feel my teeth are slightly protruded and are not symmetrical. I have small gaps in between the front tooth as well. Since im going to office as well, i feel its too late to have permanent braces. Is that so? What other options do i have?
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Best option will be Orthodontic correction
Duration 05 to 06 months
U can choose
Visible to invisible braces
Next Steps
visit Nearest Orthodontist
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correct at early stage
later may lead to severe malocclusion
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hello,
gaps between your teeth can be corrected by :
1. orthodontic (braces) treatment which is the best and most conservative treatment.
2. composite or ceramic veneers.
3, crowns
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Hi.. it's not late.. it's the right time. You can go for braces treatment it's the best treatment. If you think braces doesn't look good you can go for invisilign
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Considering your age the treatment is not late at all. Braces treatment can be done in much more elder individuals too. All it needs to evaluate the amount of bone support with an x-ray. So you can go ahead so that you can achieve good results and permanent too.
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Dr.Idris- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
DENT INN
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Hello good morning
As you have mentioned you have teeth alignment issues you can very well go for braces.
Since you are 21yr old it's not too late...now a days braces treatment is done til 30-35 yrs age group too...
So kindly get the braces done...that should solve your issues..
Best of luck
Take care..
Dr.pranay
Smilecure dental clinic
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Braces treatment is the best option but age is not a problem as you can go for the treatment at this age also & considering your job you can opt for tooth coloured or ceramic braces.The other options are caps,Veneers etc.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
It is definitely not late to start the braces treatment.In fact you are the right age age for this treatment.Do not hesitate and go ahead with the braces as there are a number of varieties available like Ceramic braces(tooth colored),Invisalign,lingual braces.....Regards,Dr Sumanmakam,Dental arts,Jayanagar,Bangalore.
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Dr. Gnanasundari Thirugnanam
Dental Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, its not too late for u to undergo the treatment. Gap between the teeth can be corrected using braces.There are metal and ceramic braces. Ceramic braces are tooth coloured. If u r not willing to wear braces then u can go for clear aligners which are removable trays. But the treatment cost is expensive for wearing clear aligners. Treatment period is 1 to 1 and half years. Monthly once u have to go for check up. Its advisable to consult dentist for further management.
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Dr. Bala Vignesh
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello..
it's not too late for braces..
And if u feel u cannot wear braces you have to go for clear Aligners.. the treatment charges for those things are little expensive..
Clear Aligners come like removable trays.. once in 3 weeks I gotta change the trays..
Each trays have already programmed to carry out the desirable tooth movement...
Or u can go for lingual braces,, where in braces are placed behind your teeth..
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