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A member asked:
Can i straighten my teeth by applying manual pressure for a fixed amount of time each day?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes you can...: You can even have added benefit if you simply dip ur finger tip in a salt water, then massage yr gum lines. It can reduce the gum inflammation and tighten up the texture of your gums
Answered 7/4/2015
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Moving teeth: If you have pressure on a tooth it can move, become loose, become painful or sensitive.or damage other teeth. So manual pressure is not the best way to move your teeth. See a dentist or orthodontist and do it safely
Answered 3/22/2020
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No: Best way to move a tooth is with light continuous force applied 24h/day. What you are describing is heavy intermittent force, less effective. So unless you are willing to keep your hands in your mouth all day and night, expect little to no results. Also, you can't move a tooth if there isn't a place for it to go, if other teeth are in the way. Please see a specialist Orthodontist for free exam
Answered 5/16/2018
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