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Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a recognized dental specialty that focuses on the study and treatment of malocclusion (crooked teeth).
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A 26-year old male asked:
Can my orthodontics appointment be covered if I don't have medical savings left?
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A 32-year old asked:
Why is orthodontics helpful, in terms of health? Or is it just cosmetic?
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A 38-year old asked:
Could you please describe functional orthodontics and should I ask my orthodontist about it?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can you tell me about extraction orthodontics and chin change?
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A 34-year old asked:
Help, what type of dentist helps correct TMJ issues besides orthodontics?
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A 48-year old asked:
Fao tooth975 - adult orthognathic surgery or functional orthodontics, can you tell me?
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A 40-year old asked:
I'm wondering what is a coffin spring expander in orthodontics. How long does it take for treatment?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Hello.. I am a student of dentistry in Indonesia and I am doing my assignment like "thesis or scription ( We call it in Indonesia )" . And I choose about orthodontics ! But I am confuse because I don't know what will be the title of my papers for scriptio
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A 43-year old asked:
Which kinds of tooth movements can be done in orthodontics?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Do orthodontics take molds on the same day you get your braces?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Is orthotropics a real alternative for an overbite instead of surgery? The research and reasoning is pretty solid. Orthodontics does seem flawed.
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A 44-year old asked:
Premolar extraction orthodontics for overbite ruined my face. Is there any way to fix this?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Does removing a parament retainer remove any enamel? I believe my orthodontics used a diamond-coated bur to remove the cement. Should I be concerned?
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A 46-year old asked:
Please help! what is the difference between a orthodontics, endodontics and periodontics dentist?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I need my wisdoms removed due to getting braces/ orthodontics. Which practice can i go to that supports my Discovery Medical Aid Scheme?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I'm 24.my teeth aren't aligned.front two teeth are like Ronaldinho-football star of Brazil.is it possible to align by orthodontics?how long it'l take?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Do our teeth shift during teenage years? My bottom incisors were completley straight when I was 14, but are now slightly crooked. No orthodontics.
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A 37-year old asked:
What can be done to straighten an orthodontic wire?
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A 33-year old asked:
What can I expect in the first orthodontic appointment?
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A 40-year old asked:
What will happen at your first orthodontic appointment?
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A 45-year old female asked about a female:
What does "WO 49MM" mean on an orthodontic consult note? It is the last thing on a list of diagnoses and is a stand alone statement?
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A 38-year old asked:
How do orthos remove orthodontic metal spacers?
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A 46-year old asked:
I am getting problems with orthodontic elastics?
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A 39-year old asked:
I was wondering what does dbh mean in orthodontic terminology?
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A 36-year old asked:
When do you think I should wear my orthodontic elastics (rubber bands)?
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A 49-year old asked:
Will I need to make a orthodontic appointment to get more elastic bands or can I just walk in and ask?
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A 38-year old asked:
When should orthodontic treatment occur?
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A 45-year old asked:
Could i request an orthodontic appliance?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why isn't my orthodontic retainer working?
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A 45-year old asked:
How can I cope with an orthodontic appliance?
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