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Gap Between The Teeth. Treatment Options? Need Information On The Safety Of Teeth Bands
Hi doctor, I am a 23 yrs. old girl. I have wide gaps in my 4 front teeth of the upper jaw and small gaps in the teeth of the lower jaw. Kindly suggest me if I can opt for invisible braces to close my gaps and what s the estimated duration and cost for the same. Also let me know if teeth bands are safe enough to close the teeth gaps.
Mon, 12 Nov 2012
hello and welcome to hcm forum,
i would be glad to inform you that the duration for an orthodontic treatment is different for every case.
ideally , it is performed during the teenage years as the teeth and the jaws are still developing, which makes tooth movement and their alignment easy.
In your case, i believe a thorough clinical check up is required to determine the duration and the cost .
orthodontic treatment duration can vary from 6 months to 1 year(or more ), i recommend you to see an orthodontist and let him /her evaluate your case.
Teeth bands are safe ,your Orthodontist will decide whether to use bands on your teeth or not ,therefore you need not worry.
i hope i answered your query,
i wish you good health.
i would be glad to inform you that the duration for an orthodontic treatment is different for every case.
ideally , it is performed during the teenage years as the teeth and the jaws are still developing, which makes tooth movement and their alignment easy.
In your case, i believe a thorough clinical check up is required to determine the duration and the cost .
orthodontic treatment duration can vary from 6 months to 1 year(or more ), i recommend you to see an orthodontist and let him /her evaluate your case.
Teeth bands are safe ,your Orthodontist will decide whether to use bands on your teeth or not ,therefore you need not worry.
i hope i answered your query,
i wish you good health.
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Hello
Welcome to HCM
I would like to tell you that duration of orthodontic treatment depends on the case & the age of patient.The correct time of treatment is teenage period because that time we get good results as that time bone is growing & tooth alignment is easy.
Still it takes around 6 months to 2 years depending on the case.For further treatment you need to consult your orthodontist for proper diagnosis & treatment planing.
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
Welcome to HCM
I would like to tell you that duration of orthodontic treatment depends on the case & the age of patient.The correct time of treatment is teenage period because that time we get good results as that time bone is growing & tooth alignment is easy.
Still it takes around 6 months to 2 years depending on the case.For further treatment you need to consult your orthodontist for proper diagnosis & treatment planing.
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
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Hello,
Thanks for writing in.
first of all,i would like to tell you that the best period for orthodontic treatment is 13-19 years,and duration of treatment vary in each case.
Approximate time period for orthodontic treatment is 1-2 years.
Cost also vary in every case and also depends on practitioner.
Approximate cost for this case can be 15k-25k.
As this gap is in front teeth which will affect your looks,I will suggest you please visit an orthodontist as soon as possible take a proper and complete consultation regarding your problem.
Nothing to get worried.
Take Care.
Gunjan Gupta
Thanks for writing in.
first of all,i would like to tell you that the best period for orthodontic treatment is 13-19 years,and duration of treatment vary in each case.
Approximate time period for orthodontic treatment is 1-2 years.
Cost also vary in every case and also depends on practitioner.
Approximate cost for this case can be 15k-25k.
As this gap is in front teeth which will affect your looks,I will suggest you please visit an orthodontist as soon as possible take a proper and complete consultation regarding your problem.
Nothing to get worried.
Take Care.
Gunjan Gupta
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midline diastema
you need orthodontic tretment
duration can vary from 6 months to 1 year
you need orthodontic tretment
duration can vary from 6 months to 1 year
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