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Month: October 2018

I Lost an Adult Tooth—Do I Need to Replace It?

October 18, 2018
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If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that’s not visible to others when you speak or smile, you might think you can slide by without replacing it. The gap in your jaw may feel weird for a while, but you could get used to it. This, however, is not the […]

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Tooth eruption is just a child’s teeth coming in. But sometimes when tooth develops under the gum, it erupts in an abnormal direction above or behind the teeth. Caught early enough, the fix can be a simple brace. Left untreated, more serious complications and even surgery may be necessary.

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More than just an overbite, there is horizontal overlap of the central incisors. Often, the lower jaw is underdeveloped. It makes the teeth more prone to injury and can be very unappealing. Milder cases may still be treated with braces, but surgery may also be necessary.

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This type of malocclusion occurs when the upper and lower sets of teeth are unable to make contact, even when the jaw is fully closed. Often, the teeth will make contact in the back of the mouth, creating undue wear on these teeth. This problem is correctible but may take […]

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