Question 1

can weight loss products contain steroids that can cause tinea incognito?

Accepted Answer

No: Weight loss products don't have steroids.  Tinea is not caused by supplements.

Question 2

can you become infected w/mycoplasma fermentans incognitus by either having sex w/an infected person or living in same house with an infected person?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, however...: You could become infected however most people do not have a problem with these organisms. It only causes illness in certain people and doctors are still trying to figure out why it only affects some people.

Question 3

can damon braces fix little underbite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This type of braces can definitely repair an underbite. Good luck to you.

Question 4

can rubber bands correct a skeletal overbite?

Accepted Answer

Seem too: Rubber bands are commonly used in orthodontics to reduce an overbite.

Question 5

how effective are braces for treating underbites and crossbites vs. overbites?

Accepted Answer

Effective: Depending on the severity of the bite relationship, orthodontic treatment is pretty successfull at treating all those conditions.  There are times when things need surgical treatment in addition to orthodontics.  Your orthodontist should be able to tell you ahead of time if surgery may be needed.

Question 6

can adult (age 20) correct overbite by functional appliances? for instance, herbst appliance

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes appliance therapy can be used effectively in adults. All cases are different and need proper records for a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan. Other treatment may be needed depending on your situation including other appliances and braces.

Question 7

what orthodontic appliances use headgear?

Accepted Answer

Various ones do: Various orthodontic appliances use the application of force through with headgear to manage the growth of the facial skeleton during tooth movement. The design of the appliance and the type of headgear varies and will be discussed in detail by your dentist.

Question 8

are ceramic braces and metal braces equally effective as treatment for crooked teeth?

Accepted Answer

Personal preference: Ceramic braces are the exactly same size and shape as metal braces, except that they have tooth-colored or clear brackets that blend in to teeth. The same treatment, the same goal, the same great outcome.

Question 9

can invisalign be used for malocclusion?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Severity : Invisalign can correct most simple to moderate malocclusion. It cannot correct severe cross bite and severe deep bite  cases. Your orthodontist can recommend right solution

Question 10

can getting lingual braces affect your overbite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The goal of all braces is too optimize your bite, both cosmetically and functionally.  Lingual braces is one option used so that the brackets and wires are not visible, but there are some limitations with this system.  Talk  to an orthodontist about to  answer your questions and find out what will work best for your particular mouth.

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Can rubber bands correct a skeletal overbite?

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Can adult (age 20) correct overbite by functional appliances? for instance, herbst appliance

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