Question 1

what to do if i need a braces/ dental expert. please help?

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Dental team: Seems like you need a good restorative/general dentist and an orthodontist to work together as a team.
Call your local dental society or dental school for names. Also, get recommendations from people you respect.

Question 2

can wearing dental braces improve one's your smile?

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Absolutely: That's what orthodontists do.. Consult with one in your home town to see what s/he can do for your smile.

Question 3

what to do if i have braces, can i still have a dental x-ray?

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Yes! Why?: Sure! tteeth with braces can be x-rayed, but anhything behind the machinery won't show up very well or at all.

Question 4

could i reuse dental wax, for my braces?

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Probably: But once it&#x27;s used it has collected bacteria and food debris.  Better to use a new piece of wax.  You can buy some at a drug store, or just ask your Orthodontic Specialist or treating General Dentist for a free supply.

Question 5

dental experts! what is worse- braces or invisalign?

Accepted Answer

By &#x27;worse&#x27;: You mean what exactly? Conventional braces give the Orthodontist more control and are generally not as comfortable for patient. Big advantage of Invisalign is that they are more esthetic (although they may take longer and be more expensive). Pros and cons for both.

Question 6

can dental braces to correct a bad bite cure tmj in some cases??

Accepted Answer

In some cases, yes: There is an intricate relationship in the way your teeth meet when you bite and chew. A misalignment can cause the jaw to skew abnormally resulting in stress on the joints. Please make an appointment with a local orthodontist to have your occlusion evaluated.

Question 7

i'm wondering what is an affordable dental plan that covers braces and oral surgery?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to answer: Every insurance company, guided by the varying laws in each state, may write many different types of dental insurance.  Talk to orthodontist and oral surgeon you plan to work with as to suggestions for plans being written in your area.

Question 8

i had a dental x-ray and its shows that one side of roots of each tooth seems to be shrinking . i've not had braces. should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Root resorption: Sometimes the angle at which an x-ray is taken can make roots look foreshortened.  That aside, there are many reasons for reset resorption ranging from positional to systemic.  Evaluation by an Endodontist would be in order.

Question 9

please help docs! where can i buy dental wax for braces?

Accepted Answer

Free @ Orthodontist: Ask your orthodontist for wax, won't cost you anything.  If orthodontist unavailable, or if you're seeing a non-orthodontist for treatment, you can try your local pharmacy.  They usually have wax for sale in the dental isle.

Question 10

how do you tell if your dental hygiene is good if you have braces?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: See your dentist for 4 - 6 month check-ups , and cleanings. Especially important for the older orthodontis patients. Good luck.

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I had a dental x-ray and its shows that one side of roots of each tooth seems to be shrinking . i've not had braces. should i be worried ?

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