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Actually my Braces rubber bands are too loose and stained so i just want to ask that i have additional braces ligature ties so can i change them myself at home or it is harmful to change rubber bands at home. I just want to know that if i do this myself at home will it affect my treatment?? Please let me know if i can do so. Thank you.

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If you're able to change you can. No harm ...  Read More

Hello, it's been approx more than one year when i got my braces but now a days suddenly i found that my right molar is wiggling while i have molar band and I'm feeling pain when i chew something or i apply mild force against my molars i feel pain in interdental space of molar. I'm very worry about if these are sign of cavity or I'll loose my molar.

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Pain is due to food impaction between the molars. Thats causing infection. Second pain could be due to tooth movement due to orthodontic treatment. Kindly get an xray done and get evaluated with con ...  Read More

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How often rubber band should be replaced with new ones. Is it after every meal or after 24 hours. Also how long one is required to wear rubber bands during the treatment process.

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Hello, Elastics given during orthodontic treatment should be replaced everyday with the new ones. Since, force decay occurs and the amount of force required for tooth movement would not be sufficient ...  Read More

Hello, I need to wear rubber bands in few days. My concern is my buccal tube at one side is removed as it came off. So, that side I need to put rubber band on upper 1st molar and lower canine. However, on other side I have buccal tube intact. So do I need to wear rubber band on 2nd molar or 1st molar. Wanted a confirmation on this as had doubt rega

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Please take guidance from your concerned orthodontist, as he/she knows exact in and out about your case. Do not switch to some other orthodontist in between, as orthodontic treatments are always well ...  Read More

What are different types of braces available in India? What is the cost of each type. I live in chandigarh.

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Metal braces , Ceramic braces , Lingual braces , Invisible braces ... cost depends upon the case severity and time duration of the treatment so you should visit any dental clinic nearby and get the p ...  Read More

What are the different types of ceramic braces? What are different companies which orifice those? Are there any advantages of choosing braces made by some company over other?

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There are lot of companies which make ceramic braces. Benefits of better company are mostly to orthodontist as if any of the braces get broken, he/she has to take pain to put it again. ...  Read More

Hello doctor i am showing you some of mine braces pic so can you please tell me that my braces is correct or not.and if i want to change in it then tell me what type of change i have to do.thanking you.

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Kindly talk to your ongoing doctor regarding this problem..I assume you are getting done from an orthodontist only.. from the pic it looks fine.. ...  Read More

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Kindly consult on video ...  Read More

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Kindly consult on video. ...  Read More

I am using braces for the past one year, I started using rubber band for past 1 month, I swallowed 3 times rubber bands accidentally . Is there any risk ? What do I do ?

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Don't worry you will pass it through motion. Check your stool daily for next the days. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I want to know approximately how long I may need braces. Please find my teeth photos attached. I only want a general idea of minimum time and type of braces. And cost Thank you.

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Hello Approx 1-1.5years time may need for braces treatment. You can go with both aligners or traditional braces ...  Read More

Hello Dr, i have a doubt regarding braces. I have an unerupted tooth which is hidden and i have to bring it to its original position. When coming across different types of braces, I happened upon invisible braces(aligners) which are said to be better than self ligating braces. I want to know if it is possible to use these for my teeth or only self

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Hi given your condition with the teeth being unerupted/ impacted we may have to use certain orthodontic techniques in combination with aligners. Any given day the aligner technology and accuracy of tr ...  Read More

I lost my separators rubber bands is there any problem what I need to do next any suggestions can you clear

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Please visit your dentist and get it replaced ...  Read More

Hi.doc....my mom is 59yrs old ....she has cramp type pain in right upper stomach... doctor recommended for xray & we had done... conclusion came in xray is - few fibrotic bands seen in bilateral lower zone of lungs. What is this means & how we can treat? Please find the attachment Please help Thank you

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Which type braces are better ceramic or lingual??? Do lingual braces cause lisp???Can the lisp caused by lingual braces be corrected on its own??

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Hello. Metal braces , labially placed. ...  Read More

Running 24 in age, my teeth are in a bad shape, especially the innermost molars (both up and down), the upper incisors too big and the lower one being too small leaving gaps, the entire tooth is erratic. And although I brush 2 times a day, my mouth stinks. Can it be fixed with braces? If so, up to which age group is considered late for brace to rep

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Now a days we have superior quality of braces for adult patients. Don’t panic go ahead with braces treatment. Without examination difficult to tell the entire cost of treatment. ...  Read More

Yesterday my father was diagnosed with a second degree pile. There was blood coming with stool. So doctor applied 3 bands. After banding blood in stool increased and it's not decreasing after 1 day. Doctor told to wait 3 days for blood to stop. Do I need to worry about amount of blood coming. Is there any instant relief for blood. And if it is nor

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May be due to slippage of band ...  Read More

I have a couple of badly aligned teeth, both incisors. Will braces be the best treatment? If yes, then for how long will I have to wear them, and how much would they roughly cost?

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hello sir hope you are doing good first off all I can assure you that this malalignment of your teeth can be corrected and looking at the image you have posted this case may be treated with braces an ...  Read More

Hey can any doctor help me with my braces? My treatment is almost done but i can't go to the doctor who started the treatment. So the gap in teeth is almost done. Pls can someone help me. In Bangalore

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You will have to google the best Orthodontists in Bangalore. ...  Read More

Hello Which type of braces are good for teeth and what is the cost in Mumbai or Thane area I want to go this treatment for my child 12 year old.

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Braces seem to be the most common solution for straightening your teeth, but there are plenty of other options that can work for you, based on the type of dental issues you are facing. Ceramic braces ...  Read More

I got my level 2 done and the radiologist saw an amniotic band on the left side of the uterus and also partial septate uterus. Is there any cure and what are the chances my pregnancy would reach full term.

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Discuss with ur gynaec ...  Read More

I m 26 yrs old. I want to get braces for myself. I didn't have many gaps but I have seen that the gaps between my front teeth are increasing I also have wisdom tooth that are perfectly fine. So I want to know that before getting braces is it necessary to remove the wisdom tooth.

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It depends on the space availability It can be done without removal too Visit a orthodontist and get a treatment plan ...  Read More

I have crowded teeth . I recently have my xray of teeth but I am not able to take the decision of putting braces or not. Please suggest me whether I should put Or not

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Hi ! Sure its high time that you go for braces as the calcification of bone increases with age and it will be more difficult and time taking to correct your smile . As can be seen in your xray you hav ...  Read More

Hi doctors, I am 27 and had ceramic braces, when I was 22 but not satisfied with the result. Today also my teeths are same as it were before i had braces. I consulted with many doctors - while some mentioned traditional braces can be done, some mentioned I can't have braces because my 6th and 7th molars are not there (it has been extracted) and low

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Hello there, Yes for Braces you’ll need molars for anchorage, however there are several other options other than braces that are available these days. For your lower left molar, Implant is a very good ...  Read More

Iam suffering from IT band pain for 16 years. i tried all the physiotherpic sessions, all the methods.. Every day iam doing strengthing and stretching exercises. But no reduce in main.. Planning for it band release surgery.. Is it available in india?.. How will the success rate...

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Hello I understand that you are suffering a lot since a long duration. But it will be nice to know what are your symptoms and when does the pain increase and reduce. ...  Read More

Are fitness bands with Spo2 and heart rate monitoring accurate and are they worth getting it for these features?

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Depends on company and whether they are certified or not. ...  Read More

I have IT Band syndrome , Can i do workout for weight loss? Which exercises are best to me eg ; cardio ,hiit

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Hi, Depends on how long have you been suffering from IT band syndrome? As you already know the diagnosis of your pain means you have taken some treatment but it is recurrent? As females are more prone ...  Read More

Hi I have doing my root canal treatment in February.. And I have front teeth gap problem can I use braces... It can be affected my root canal teeth... Can I try braces

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Which side tooth have you done the root canal treatment? You need a clinical visit You can telecommunicate me at anytime ...  Read More

Hello Sir...I wanted to know about the pre requisites of having invasalign braces. What would be the duration of treatment and the maximum cost involved in these type of braces?

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Hi Duration of treatment depends on the type of malocclusion or severity of problem .because depending on that only you will be provided number of aligners Total cost also depends on that only which ...  Read More

Which is the best treatment of tooth gap and remove yellowish color in teeth types of braces treatment

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Best treatment for tooth spacing is orthodontic treatment.. And if u want to avoid yellowish color and if spacing is localized to some particular teeth u can go for crown placement Pros and cons of ...  Read More

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