I have braces and there is a tiny bit of my gum that is resting on my front tooth! I tried pulling it with twissors but it really hurts. Will it fall off? What should I do? Thanks
Doctor's Answer
Dear Patient, Do not try to pull or remove the extended gum tissue all by yourself because an innocuous looking thing may lead to complication. The gum tissue it appears may be due to irritation of the gum with ortho wire or brace. It wont fall by itself but can easily be removed after using an anaesthetic spray by a Dentist. Please revisit you dentist and avoid future complications like laceration and in long run, aesthetics ... Read Full Answer
I want to got for braces. Doctor advised to go for braces with tooth extraction and the duration is 18 months.
Cant I go for 1 year braces
Doctor's Answer
Braces treatment should be done with minimal forces on teeth so that there won't be any problems like bone loss or root resorption or mobile teeth or fenestration so please opt for longer duration braces treatment . ... Read Full Answer
Until 2007 when I first began taking medication to treat headaches caused from a brain tumor, did I have any major tooth problems. But in 2009 when I started having seizures and had to begin anti-convulsant medication, did I have problems with my teeth. Although, My dental care began at age 6 when my gums reseeded and braces were required, never pulled a tooth due to undisolved roots, various oral surgeries to pull teeth to there appriate places.
Doctor's Answer
Medication used for seizures can cause gum overgrowth (gingival hyperplasia), but now a days with advent of Lasers, the treatment modality as improved saving time and is an absolutely painless procedure. ... Read Full Answer
hello mam,
thanks for your query orthodontic treatment cost is chennai in private clinic ranges from 25,000 to 40,000 and in dental college 16,000 to 20,000.
thank you
Dr.Rahul Banerjee ... Read Full Answer
how much does dental Invisible braces costs in navi mumbai?
Doctor's Answer
Around **********INR. It depends on the complexity of the case. The amount mentioned strictly remains the cost of the treatment and other charges like x-rays,fillings,extractions are separate ... Read Full Answer
