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Would it be appropriate to put braces
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Yes, if you wish to align your teeth, you can go ahead. With age movement of teeth is slow as compared to young onces. But still it creates a lot of change if you undergoes orthodontic treatment.
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Firstly try to control your diabetes with the help of medicine , diet or any thing directed by your physician. Then consult dentist for your dental treatment.
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Dr. Krishnanand
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Alignment is possible now also! Diabetes can weaken your gums.weak gums are not a good candidate for braces.so check with your dentist how is your gum and bone health.if that's good.you are good to go.
Take an xray called OPG which does he help in understanding bone health
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Dr. Siddhi Dhabriya
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes definitely you can still go for orthodontic treatment, that is putting Braces for desired alignment of teeth.
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It is advisable to get the HbA1c levels below 6 before you start any new treatment.
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