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Ugly And Crowded Teeth, Causing Pain. Age Less To Use Braces. Any Alternative?
I have a problem with my teeth . They are beginning to get ugly and crowded and this is beginning to cause pain . What is bothering me is that my dentist said that I will not be able to have braces for another year or two and I would really appreciate it if I could get them sorted sooner. My mother has ensured me that she will speak to my dentist about getting braces earlier but I highly doubt that he will allow it since I am only 12. Please help!
Mon, 10 Sep 2012
hello, yes you can go for orthodontic treatment with tooth repositioners.. lots of options are available inthem and they are ideal for 12yr/mixed dentition stage.. this will ease out your pain.. if the pain is due to traumatic occlusion...
you should consult an orthodontist , he will take few radiographs( lat ceph /OPG) and impression to assess your exact clinical status and possiblity of type of malocclusion and its causes whether dental or skeletal..
If proper treatment is given then the malocclusion doesnt arise at all as tooth will be reposition at exact /guided place as soon as it erupts..
serial extraction can be considered in few cases.. dont worry at all..
maintain your oral hygiene by use of dental floss,anti-septic mouthwashes and brush twice daily as the gum problem and caries mostly causes pain in crowded dentition..
you will soon have a healthy and perfect smile.. take care.
you should consult an orthodontist , he will take few radiographs( lat ceph /OPG) and impression to assess your exact clinical status and possiblity of type of malocclusion and its causes whether dental or skeletal..
If proper treatment is given then the malocclusion doesnt arise at all as tooth will be reposition at exact /guided place as soon as it erupts..
serial extraction can be considered in few cases.. dont worry at all..
maintain your oral hygiene by use of dental floss,anti-septic mouthwashes and brush twice daily as the gum problem and caries mostly causes pain in crowded dentition..
you will soon have a healthy and perfect smile.. take care.
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Hi,
I have read your problem, I think,you must have visited dental surgeon not orthodontist. Because 12 yrs age is ideal age for braces.If you are in trouble, he or she can plan treatment according to your age , like through serial extraction,by extracting permanent tooth, by grinding some areas of tooth. Now a days so many options are available like preventive ,interceptive treatment aspects.Orthodontist can only treat you better.
All the best.
I have read your problem, I think,you must have visited dental surgeon not orthodontist. Because 12 yrs age is ideal age for braces.If you are in trouble, he or she can plan treatment according to your age , like through serial extraction,by extracting permanent tooth, by grinding some areas of tooth. Now a days so many options are available like preventive ,interceptive treatment aspects.Orthodontist can only treat you better.
All the best.
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Hello
first of all you need to undergo series of extractions since its a
Case of crowding.you need to get your few teeth removed that will
provide space and then braces will be fix to position your teeth
utilizing the space.at the age of 12 braces can be put on.
I would advice you to see your dentist and get your extractions
done atleast as a lead.
Regards
dr.sapna
first of all you need to undergo series of extractions since its a
Case of crowding.you need to get your few teeth removed that will
provide space and then braces will be fix to position your teeth
utilizing the space.at the age of 12 braces can be put on.
I would advice you to see your dentist and get your extractions
done atleast as a lead.
Regards
dr.sapna
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