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the retainers. I have had several get the braces off, come back for a few cleanings, get the gums healthy again, and then do aligner therapy......I get my money paid in full before I do any dentistry and I strongly suggest you do the same for all your dentistry, but especially for anyone that owes
August 17, 2021
Orthodontics
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noticed a side benefit on this patient and Invisalign patients in general. Their periodontal health gets better. They do tend to brush more and some floss more along with straightening of teeth and better access and you get healthier gums. Now, he'll do some bleaching which I include free
June 11, 2008
Orthodontics
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at? Those small spaces often reflect: Tooth morphology (triangular crowns don't meet perfectly at the gingiva) Papilla height and tissue contour Alignment changes after orthodontics Reduced inflammation (healthier, tighter tissues) In other words, not every 'triangle' is pathology. The naming
April 30, 2026
Orthodontics
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and friction can lead to enamel loss, chipping, or even cracked teeth. A deep overbite can put stress on the jaw joint. Thats where issues like jaw pain, headaches, or TMJ disorders can start showing up. Sometimes the gums take a hit too, especially if the lower teeth are hitting too high
April 09, 2025
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occlusion is way off The gums are grown over #22 The patient claims to go to all appointments The elastics look new Who knows He has pain in #3 and I did a Pulpal debridment I also suggested that he get the braces off and get the gums back to healthy If he still wants ortho to rebracket next summer
January 28, 2013
Orthodontics
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Are you using 'active' chewing gum in your practice?????? This product is amazing!!! It should be in all orthodontic practices! 'active' is an advanced therapeutic chewing gum to compliment orthodontic braces and clear aligner wearers. It doesn't stick!!!! It also is xylitol based so it cleans
January 22, 2020
Orthodontics
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Hey all, I seem to have a few patients with this situation and I've never seen a proper solution: 18 year old healthy male, never had ortho treatment, 3rd molars are ready to come out. #15 is stuck with #16 impacted even further. Do you orthodontically assist #15? Extract #15 and let #16 take
October 16, 2023
Orthodontics
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. Less plaque, better gingival health, and generally fewer white spot lesions. But that comparison hides a key nuance. Braces create a global hygiene problem. Aligners create a localized environment problem. The mouth overall may look healthier, but under the tray, things can behave differently
April 13, 2026
Orthodontics
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harbor more bacteria 3. we had also noticed in clinic a few years ago. gums looked better overall when we switched to self ligating brackets aligners 1. also some products on market which you can put in aligners to clean them and teeth. but contain sodium lauryl sulfate so have to make sure patient
March 05, 2022
Orthodontics
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This is the son of one of my assistants. 5 yo male, healthy. #T is ankylosed, it has broken through the tissue and stopped erupting. Obviously, it needs to be removed at some time. Is there a best time? If we remove it now, there is no way to stop any forward movement of #30. She is good friends
October 20, 2022
Orthodontics
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One of my staff sent me this link. Anyone know anything about it? Is it bunk? / Another...I have had a few people ask me about this program. It is based on Myofunctional Therapy for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing in children. Myofunctional Therapy and removable oral appliances for...
October 13, 2016
Orthodontics
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be chewing on the lower gums and have to be removed then. I would also rec upper 8s to be extracted as there will never be a use for them and likely never be enough room. It's easier now then at an older age, and if the pt is being sedated it's once vs twice. But I always explain the pluses and minuses
December 20, 2020
Orthodontics
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ourselves, the specialists, and the patient. I know some dentaltown pro will say in my office we don't accept patients like that etc, but what if you didn't have a choice (i.e. only GP around for miles, only ortho around for miles, or whatever). I just would like some resources on what a HEALTHY
March 29, 2023
Orthodontics
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Case history <br/>1. Patient had some type of appliance on roof of mouth as teenager to push out front teeth, but I have no history on it<br/>2. Deep bite<br/>3. altered passive eruption plus pigmentation on gums she does not like<br/>4. missing several lower teeth Patient
March 18, 2025
Orthodontics
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together to help hide black triangles patient now likes how UR2 looks do decided not to replace crown Looking nice, would you consider having the patient consult with Periodontitis...Gum surgery ??? Those teeth are not the best looking teeth and they have a triangular shape. I dont like to place
November 11, 2021
Orthodontics
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19 yr old Male patient Comes in yesterday with cc that crown is loose and gums are bleeding Pt is undergoing ortho and finishes in March 2019. Crown is too long and white, compared to other teeth. Crown was done 1.5 yrs ago at other dental clinic. They want to pull it and place an implant. Checking
December 16, 2018
Orthodontics
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So this is a family member whos interested in both Ortho and gum grafts. I dont do either but not sure how to best guide them.So, the #24 has a significant buccal recession and the #25 has a significant lingual recession. The teeth moved because the permanent retainer broke.My thought process
October 15, 2022
Orthodontics
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in the photos, so I took another with the the model adjusted to the true size of her incisors. This one worked for me without Ortho but its the biggest gap I have closed. Your case looks almost impossible without Ortho. Even doing teeth 5-13It may not be right. Tips.. Go deep.Push the gums with emergence
August 17, 2022
Orthodontics
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A young female patient's upper central incisor is tx planned to be extracted due to a horizontal fracture located 1-2mm below the gum line. The patient has chosen the option of getting an implant. After a thorough assessment, it was advised that she also undergo orthodontic treatment as part
October 22, 2025
Orthodontics
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Oralcare Water Flosser Spa Therapist For your Teeth, Strong Pulsation , Perfect Oral Care. Benefits: Regular use of Flosser, stimulates gums to improve blood circulation. Makes you feel fresh and clean. Removes bacteria from deep below the gumline and between teeth, where traditional
March 02, 2015
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Interesting! Let's keep the discussion going in healthy direction. Ricklin: Ever hear of any oral surgeon's patients die from being in total lockdown ? (IMF-MMF SEE IMAGE) If you have please let me know. IMF-MMF happens 30K patients annually --USA As for My guess... You're not even in the right
December 09, 2017
Orthodontics
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Hi guys! Is there any recession in LL3, lower left canine? Someone is arguing with me that its a pseudorecession because there is blanching of LL3 gum. There is cross bite in ul2 btw. I think blanching could bedue to cross bite, but could we say there is recession? Pseudorecession
January 22, 2019
Orthodontics
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July 20, 2022
Orthodontics
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at her pre Invisalign pictures there is no discoloration whatsoever then. Any ideas of what this could be? She is concerned the medication is causing it or she's wondering if it's being caused by the Invisalign trays. The trays usually at nowhere near the gum and in all the Invisalign cases I've
June 27, 2019
Orthodontics
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Is a non surgical intrusion of the anterior teeth possible (e.g.mini implant) and if so, what happens with the bone and gums? hi- I would do this with a combo of invisalign and braces. that amount of intrusion is doable with ortho alone. first I would try with invisalign. then if needed cut
March 08, 2016
Orthodontics
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Nice 👍 We try to make it fun ger pop corn Gum. , gummy bears funny hat and glasses main thing. They do not have to put up with me. Why so happy in photos
October 26, 2023
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repositioned 9 brackets and went back to an 014 niti. Someone had mentioned leaving the wires out a few weeks and having her chew gum. Can someone explain that to me?Unfortunately, she will not chew gum under any circumstances. Should I still leave the wires out a few weeks to let things settle.Well make
November 10, 2017
Orthodontics
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no problem referring to an orthodontist. cannot tell because not complete ortho records, and do not know what patient wants and what objective of ortho treat it overall looks like space between upper teeth- maybe just wants that closed would refer to periodontists to check. gums need to be stable
April 05, 2022
Orthodontics
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as a provider is to have my patients take out their aligners less in the first place, having active gum to chew helps achieves this goal! here is the website for more information on Active. style=margin: 10px 0px 10px 10px; border: .2em dashed #666; width:85%; padding:10px; color:#505050; font: italic
February 24, 2020
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with DNA appliance first or ALF. With light intermittent forces and DNA protocol, you won't lose more bone and gum. Then gum graft later if you need. Or go full bore with wilkodontics.
June 04, 2017
Orthodontics
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it but if not this should be a consideration when buying into this approach.Probably should at least be addressed in a consent form.I think this could also open up new approaches that could be exciting. Let's get the micro plastics out of chewing gum, toothpaste and cosmetics first. I really don't
June 30, 2024
Orthodontics
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does a little ortho and a lot of surgery.My opinion is that you are rushing this case. I think you need to wait another year and let things progress naturally.You may need ortho, but you may not need surgery.What I would suggest is letting the premolars erupt, then take a new pano and feel the gums
July 15, 2025
Orthodontics
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for the lower alignment is a fixed retainer bonded just to the 3s. If you don't floss, who cares. The goal is not to floss; the goal is to prevent gum disease. Lots and lots of folks who never floss, don't get gum disease. Just rubber tip. You'll be fine.
April 12, 2017
Orthodontics
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I read on a baord about a technique where an injection is given in th gums and can 'plump up the papilae' to reduce black triangle. Apparently it takes 2 or 3 injections and lasts 2-3 years.Anyone know anything about this, know what its called, anything??? Is it papilla priming procedure
December 24, 2015
Orthodontics
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I have lots of patients coming in with swollen, bleeding gums solely around their fixed retainers. The last office where I worked had an orthodontist that only used Essex retainers and routinely recommended removal of fixed retainers to be replaced by Essex. She also told me that after 10 years
July 25, 2017
Orthodontics
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it did nothing. other 1. Propel- invisalign was promoting. cuts small holes in bone to make teeth move faster. did nothing 2. vibration (ultrasound did nothing) 3. light thing to simulate mitochondria in cells did nothing what helped 1. chewing gum. 20 minutes per day, stimulates blood flow around teeth so move faster. and made teeth less sore. 2. or chewies. same thing just interesting
July 25, 2023
Orthodontics
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braces off and make retainers 4. if want to crown teeth, wait until age 18+. gum level changes, etc so will look better on other hand- i have had some of my lateral buildup last 20 years or so hope this helps some Some Ortho don't get it. You need some room. other if bulid up teeth first
December 13, 2021
Orthodontics
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think it's important for pt to have opposing teeth Thoughts? Attachment: Cannot say without full records 1. Aligners to me are not easy and I am not new to them 2. Have to get gum disease etc under control before considering ortho 3. If deep bite. Hardest cases to treat 4. If not full ortho
March 24, 2025
Orthodontics
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a canine lateralization case. My plan is to have the treating orthodontist reduce the anterior flare, followed by some gum recontouring, then reshaping of canines and veneers on #8 and #9. If anyone on DentalTown has treated a number of these cases and has some input to offer, that would
March 07, 2025
Orthodontics
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is due to gum recession and tartar accumulation.. The images shown below are after scaling. What is the treatment? Will orthodontic treatment work? If yes can this case be done with aligners? The local aligner company has suggested IPR of lower incisors and thereafter retroclination of U/L incisors
August 13, 2024
Orthodontics
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process much easier if crown of the 3 is exposed by removing gum , of course warn patient might not work and chance of root resorption. probably safer to take the canine out elastic threads like zing string- i have never had much luck with these, personally I had previously done a few cases like
February 27, 2022
Orthodontics
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it seams) upper crowding lower space one technique to procline upper teeth- can use with any bracket system this was a tip edge class so using those brackets Personally I use self-ligating brackets Jumped bite, canine in -just closing space -not how much better gums look in upper -molars now in class I -no cross elastics used -just got interference of front teeth out of the way so now patient can bite in correct position finishing case
September 10, 2022
Orthodontics
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1. 50 year old adult patient with recession, overbite, spacing, and recession<br/>2. if intrude teeth correctly, bone and tissue follows making gums look better 1. spacing between upper teeth 1. ab fractions Start case 1. leveling and aligning with 14 niti wires 1. skipped canine for now
October 01, 2021
Orthodontics
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showing a lot of upper gum Photos before treatment Post treatment 1. ortho 2. plus orthognathic surgery a. raise maxillae b. rotate mandible counter clockwise before and after post op pano pre op pano 1. can see how mandible is rotated Clockwise post op pano 1. mandible more counter clockwise 2. Maxillae raised up amazing what you can do with ortho/orthoganthic surgery
January 11, 2022
Orthodontics
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will have to battle through any pain without taking medication. Hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy can increase the risk of swollen, sore gums and braces may irritate the gums. Hormonal changes and drugs can affect the orthodontic tooth movement. If patient have braces are pregnant and have
August 29, 2016
Orthodontics
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work, saw a patient last week, bad osseonecrosis opened a hole in palate about 3/4 inch diameter, he blocks it with chewing gum few times a day he's coming back for an obturtor but chewing gum is alaways a possibilityI have seen some really nice healing of persistent wounds with the use of APRF
November 11, 2014
Orthodontics
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Local orthodontist is informing patients not to have their teeth cleaned for 30 days after ortho removed. He is stating this protocol due to gum inflammation. I have never heard of this before, and have had patients from his office for over 20 years. His protocol is new, and mutual patients
October 24, 2018
Orthodontics
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My patient is in the chair. I am working on her braces and last appt I did a little IPR for her on the lower left. I anesthetized with 2% lido due to her comfort and slight bleeding on her gums. Today she says after I worked on her, she developed a cold sore on her left external cheek area
April 07, 2016
Orthodontics
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looking at your gums. I know very well you teens will be nervous about seeing me and will brush real well right before you see me. But the gums dont lie. They take a few days to calm down after you get the plaque off and keep it off. So, if you want to fool me, you have to start maybe a week before you
November 16, 2022
Orthodontics
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after seat. Chronic gum irritation and discomfort reported by patient. She also reports she cannot eat comfortably due to food always getting in between 19 and 20. Roughly about .3mm open contact with no bleeding on probing and no clinical inflammation. I am wondering if I can fabricate a wrap around
June 06, 2016
Orthodontics
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