Is it normal for an overbite to worsen during braces treatment?
My overbite has worsened during the course of my braces treatment. I’m a little anxious as I feel that my orthodontist is more concerned with closing my gaps (I had 4 extractions) rather than correcting my severe overbite. Is it normal for an overbite to worsen during brace
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03 June, 2019
Am I suitable for an occlusal bite adjustment if my top teeth do not touch my lower teeth?
2 of my upper wisdom teeth are overgrown and sometimes hit my lower molar. My 2 lower wisdom teeth were extracted when I was much younger since they were both impacted. Are there any solutions such as an occlusal (bite) adjustment to save the 2 upper teeth? A tooth
Read more03 June, 2019
How do I close a gap that is trapping food after wisdom tooth extraction?
I had my impacted wisdom tooth extracted 6 months ago. The gums have healed and the large gaping hole has closed up, but there is still a small space where my wisdom tooth used to be. I often get food stuck between my 2nd molar and gums (where the wisdom tooth...
Read more03 June, 2019
How to decide between root canal and crowning or extraction for a broken tooth?
I’ve had a broken left lower second last molar for 6 months. It’s been causing tremendous pain for the past week. I was informed at a dental consult that the tooth is infected till the root. The treatment option given was either root canal + crowning, or extraction +
Read more03 June, 2019
How long does teeth whitening last, and is it the same procedure each time to re-whiten it?
How long does teeth whitening last, and is it the same procedure each time to re-whiten it? Thank you for your enquiry about how long teeth whitening lasts. In my practice, teeth whitening is a procedure that is commonly sought after, and i get asked this question m
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10 April, 2019
What do I need to know before getting a dental implant?
I’ve finally decided to invest in dental implants. I’m 50 years old and generally quite healthy. What kind of issues should I be aware of before getting dental implants? Thank you for your enquiry, dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth bu
Read more22 February, 2019
What should I expect from my first consultation for dental implants?
I’m thinking of consulting a dentist soon for dental implants. What should I expect from the initial consult? What should I look out for? Initial consults for dental implants differ from dentist to dentist. These differences are the result of differences in undergra
Read more22 February, 2019
Are dental implants painful?
I’m really scared of going to the dentist because I have a low pain threshold. Is it painful to get dental implants? The simple answer to that question is that it depends. The truth is there are many variables that might contribute to whether or not a patient...
Read more22 February, 2019
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