Question 1

can you tell me about orthodontic appliance and dizziness help me?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: If you are feeling dizzy, see your primary care physician for an evaluation. There are many causes, some serious, some not and unlikely related to any Orthodontic treatment.

Question 2

could you pick up functional orthodontic appliances when you have traditional braces?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Braces more efficient than functional appliances, which are only moderately successful in treating growing children and do not work for non-growing adults.  Please talk to a fully qualified orthodontic specialist who has in-depth growth ; development knowledge.

Question 3

could i request an orthodontic appliance?

Accepted Answer

For what?: Let your orthodontist decide what is best for you.

Question 4

how can i cope with an orthodontic appliance?

Accepted Answer

More Specific: I must assume your mean a removable orthodontic appliance. The more you wear it, the more your mouth gets used to it in your mouth. It is normal for the mouth to produce saliva when something new like a retainer is placed in the mouth. If discomfort is involved, go back to your orthodontist to have it adjusted. Without knowing what type of orthodontic appliance your have, the answer is difficult.

Question 5

how to know if i have tmj from my orthodontic appliances?

Accepted Answer

Extremely rare: Tmj probably caused by a lifetime of trauma to jaw joints caused by your malocclusion.  Orthodontic treatment is usually extremely effective at reducing joint symptoms.  Talk this over with your orthodontic specialist.

Question 6

how could  i stop my tongue from touching my orthodontic appliance at night?

Accepted Answer

Time: There is not much you can do the tongue is very curious and will play with anything in the mouth eventually it gets used to it.

Question 7

are there differences in orthodontic/orthopedic outcome that can be expected using mara appliance & braces vs. braces & elastics to correct an overjet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes there is a huge difference in how and why you would approach both as an option for treating an overjet.  A lot of time you will do both in a case but I would confer with your orthodontist or make an appointment to gain more knowledge about your concerns/question.

Question 8

could i do ct scan if i have orthodontic appliance ?

Accepted Answer

Sure, unless your CT: ...is focused on the oral cavity, in which case your braces may promote scatter of the xray beam.

Question 9

would tmj orthodontic/splint help stabilize the bone on the bone of the tmj that is missing a disc?

Accepted Answer

: It may help, but not likely. This is a bone on bone aggravation. That is why the disc is there.

Question 10

what are dental appliances used for?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: Orthodontic appliances move teeth.
Prosthodontic appliances restores missing teeth.
Bruxisim appliance to protect teeth and treat symptoms of tmj.

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