Posts Tagged ‘bicuspid’

After a deband, is it possible to have a gap between last bicuspid and first molar?

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
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Is it possible to have a gap in between last bicuspid and 1st molar after a deband ? I’m experiencing this problem and not sure if my ortho dontist will be willing to do anything for me to fix it . I need help and some suggestions please.


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

I have been told braces would make my TMJ worse. What are my options to straighten them?

Monday, December 6th, 2010
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Hi, I’ve always been very self-conscious about my crooked front teeth. So I decided to have braces. The orthodontist told me that I will need 4 bicuspid tooth extraction. My parents were against it but agree to let me make my own decision. But unfortunately, just a few days ago, I found out that I might have TMJ disorders so I went on asking about it and found it was true. I have TMJ. And some even said that bicuspid extraction will actually cause TMJ to severe. So in the end I had decided not to have braces. But right now I’m still feeling very upset about my teeth. How can I straighten it a little? Braces is definitely out of the question. I just want to make it look better a little, is there anything I can do?


Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes