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Teeth gaps
I have gone through my periodontal treatment,it got done successfully. Later I got some gaps in between my teeth. I consulted with my doctor..he suggested to go for braces. Now I got my braces done. But later my dentist she did some IPR for my lower teeth...now I am little worried about teeth and now gaps are more visible. Is IPR is safe for my teeth. Gap will get close or not. Please suggest.
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Hello mam...
After periodontal therapy your deposits will went off and because of this you feel like you are having gap between your teeth... it is the normal alignment of your teeth...IPR is usually done in non extraction cases...it is a safe and normal procedure only...it will get close once the orthodontic
treatment gets completed
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The gaps will close
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Hello,
Gaps were already there in your theeth but they were hidden with deposits. So once the deposits are removed the gaps become more visible.
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IPR is safe for teeth. It is done in some patients to create space where extraction is not required.
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You can go ahead with your treatment without worrying.
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Your treatment is going in the right path.
After cleaning gaps appeared because the gaps were covered with food particles before cleaning.
IPR is done to gain space for orthodontic movement.
Sit back and give it time. The gaps wil close gradually
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