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Some of my teeth stick out and my back teeth are not aligned with the rest of my teeth. i often bite my cheek when i chew my food. i tried asking my ortho because i want a second opinion but he keeps saying that it is not necessary. what should i do?

Q: some of my teeth stick out and my back teeth are not aligned with the rest of my teeth. i often bite my cheek when i chew my food. i tried asking my ortho because i want a second opinion but he keeps saying that it is not necessary. what should i do?

: Please seek a second opinion from another orthodontist.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Please seek a second opinion from another orthodontist.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2021

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Your health care is your decision. If you want a second opinion, just pick up the phone and make an appointment.

Answered 6/15/2021

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A member asked:

Some of my teeth stick out and my back teeth are not aligned with the rest of my teeth. i often bite my cheek when i chew my food. i tried asking my ortho because i want a second opinion but he keeps saying that it is not necessary. what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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