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Teeths shape and alignment
This is the condition of my teeths right now. Is it compulsory to get them aligned or it is fine to have that shape. If compulsory then what problems it can cause and what other treatments are possible along with braces. As someone told me that dentist will remove a pair premolars from my upper jaw on both sides , the one behind my canions. Please do reply with adequate information and guidelines
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Not all orthodontic treatments require extractions. Please visit your family dentist, after doing a thorough evaluation he will tell you the best way forward. A lot of orthodontic cases of alignment can be done by avoiding extractions. It differs from case to case.
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Yes, kindly visit an orthodontist and get your teeth aligned. Improper alignment of teeth as in your case, poses difficultly in maintaining oral hygiene and also compromises the esthetics.
Removing the premolars will do you no harm. It is to create space in your jaw so that the rest of the teeth can be aligned properly. Braces is the treatment of choice. If you are concious of the braces, then you can ask your orthodontist to give you lingual braces or clear aligners. Hope the answer was helpful to you.
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yes looking at your pictures i can say you definitely need orthodontic treatment from a trained professional … since you have crowding it might need extraction but there are chances that if by slicing a little space is gained … extraction might be avoided but that’s possible in your case or not for that proper OPG x-ray, lateral ceph and thorough clinical examination is needed
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consult orthodontist
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crowding makes cleaning difficult leading to cavity and gum problem.. yes aesthetic problem will be there…
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Yes since your teeth is malaligned, and so it must be difficult to clean properly. for orthodontic correction, doctor has to create space to push the teethnl in to alignment since there is heavy crowding. Don't worry this is a very common and harmless procedure. And it is never compulsory to to under go orthodontic treatment to make your teeth aligned, as long as you are taking proper care , using proper brushing method, floss and mouthwash, and avoiding caries or plaque build up, you have nothing to worry about.
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you can always go to the doctor for physically understanding better ways to take care of you oral cavity.
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If you want to get your teeth aligned you need to do orthodontic treatment from a qualified orthodontist.
Currently teeth look malaligned and difficult to clean so there may be decay due to crowding.
Braces is the only possible treatment.
Yes dentist may remove premolars to create space to align teeth. There is nothing wrong or harmful in removing premolars. Its very commonly done is cases of crowding.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination and x rays.
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Do not fall prey to home aligners.
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Dr. Maya Dalaya
Prosthodontist
33 yrs exp
Mumbai
Orthodontic treatment is needed as per your teeth allignment
If not interested in braces you can go in for aesthetic correction by smile designing
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Smile designing can be done instead of Orthodontic treatment
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Dr. Kirti Raina
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Hie...dear you teeth are malaligned and need to be corrected because of theses cleaning of teeth is not easy...if u don't want to go for ortho treatment then u have to do extra care of ur teeth...
Proper brushing, flossing n all....this is upto u what u want...if u are ok with extra care of ur teeth dn u can avoid treatment...
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