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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Orthofill

Hello doctor,
I would like to have your assessment of a product I would like to try. Its name is Orthofill band and its purpose is to close teeth gaps permanently without wearing braces. Is it safe/approuved in the medical network.
Thank you in anticipation.
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Orthofill bands are not approved by American Dental Association [ADA] that is an authorised committee to approve the dental materials and products..

Secondly any treatment that is based on movement of teeth should be done by an expert Orthodontist after proper evaluation and x rays as the limit for the movement will be decided accordingly..

So my suggestion is to consult an Orthodontist and get evaluated and in case if there are small gaps then at times you do not need braces and certain removable orthodontic appliances can help in closing the gaps and you do not need fixed braces..

So better to consult an Orthodontist rather than using orthofill bands..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Orthofill

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Orthofill bands are not approved by American Dental Association [ADA] that is an authorised committee to approve the dental materials and products.. Secondly any treatment that is based on movement of teeth should be done by an expert Orthodontist after proper evaluation and x rays as the limit for the movement will be decided accordingly.. So my suggestion is to consult an Orthodontist and get evaluated and in case if there are small gaps then at times you do not need braces and certain removable orthodontic appliances can help in closing the gaps and you do not need fixed braces.. So better to consult an Orthodontist rather than using orthofill bands.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.