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Slight gum recession on lower incisiors. will braces worsen or make it better?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Irrelevant: Controversy exists in the literature between the role of orthodontic treatment and gingival recession. If during the orthodontic treatment you keep proper dental hygiene and follow orthodontist's instructions it won't influence gum recession. There is no evidence base for the role of orthodontic treatment and gingival recession. If concern, ask your orthodontist prior signing inform consent.
Answered 4/25/2014
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Check with the denti: Ask your dentist. They should be able to tell you before anything gets done. It depends on what is causing the recession. Only your dentist or orthodontist will be able to tell.
Answered 4/25/2014
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Bone support: Lots of literature to demonstrate that placing teeth outside of proper bone support, or making them too procumbent or too protrusive, can result in unfavorable bone/gum support. Please talk to a qualified orthodomtic specialist about your concerns.
Answered 4/30/2014
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