Question 1

Where does Dr. Saheli Dutta practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Saheli Dutta practices at Lip Line Dental Care - Rajdanga.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Saheli Dutta?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Saheli Dutta for Presurgical Orthodontics. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Saheli Dutta specialises in ?

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Dr. Saheli Dutta specialises as Orthodontist.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Saheli Dutta?

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Dr. Saheli Dutta is a Orthodontist in Rajdanga, Kolkata Dr. Saheli Dutta practices at Lip Line Dental Care in Rajdanga, Kolkata. She is a member of Indian Dental Association. Service provided by the doctor is: Presurgical Orthodontics.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is an orthodontist?

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An orthodontist is a dentist who deals with prevention, diagnosis and correction  of malpositioned teeth and jaws. They help in correction of improper bite, and malocclusion.

Question 6

Which treatments are given by an orthodontist?

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An orthodontist gives treatments for correction of malocclusion, underbite, crossbite, overbite, spacing, crowding of teeth. He uses many appliances for correction like
- braces
- aligners
- space maintainers
- palatal expander, headgear
- jaw repositioning appliances
He also performs jaw surgery to fix severe malocclusion.

Question 7

What is the education qualification required to become an orthodontist?

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An orthodontist completes a postgraduate course of 3 years in orthodontics after completion of basic undergraduation in general dentistry (4 yrs).

Question 8

Can an orthodontist perform surgery on my teeth?

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Yes, an orthodontist can perform surgery on your teeth. He can perform jaw surgery to fix severe malocclusion.

Question 9

What is the difference between a dentist and orthodontist?

Accepted Answer

An orthodontist has more experience and knowledge regarding treatment of malocclusion, alignment of teeth, and corrective appliancesthan a general dentist. An orthodontist completes a postgraduate course of 3 years in orthodontics after completion of general dentistry, whereas a dentist only deals with tooth caries, gum diseases, and simple root canals.

Question 10

Can I go to an orthodontist if I am planning to have braces?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can go to an orthodontist if you are planning to have braces as an orthodontist will first assess improper bite, misalignment, malocclusion and then start treatment with appropriate braces for proper alignment of teeth.

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