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Can Periodontal Maintenance Cleanings Of Teeth And/or Gums Cause Any
Question: Can periodontal maintenance cleanings of teeth and/or gums cause any flattening or lengthening of face or facial bones?
Can periodontal maintenance cleanings of teeth and/or gums cause any flattening or any lengthening of face or facial bones?
Brief Answer:
Dental cleanings would not affect face appearance or facial bones
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor. Dental cleanings, including periodontal maintenance, would only affect the gums and teeth, and could not cause any flattening, lengthening, or any other changes to your face or facial bones.
I do notice that you have asked several questions about this, and I would be concerned you are suffering from a psychiatric disorder called body dysmorphic disorder. There are treatments for this disorder, both with psychotherapy and medications, which can help you to overcome the anxiety and worry that this disorder can cause, and so I would recommend that you seek help from your doctor, or seek the advice of a psychiatrist about this.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions about any of that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Dental cleanings would not affect face appearance or facial bones
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor. Dental cleanings, including periodontal maintenance, would only affect the gums and teeth, and could not cause any flattening, lengthening, or any other changes to your face or facial bones.
I do notice that you have asked several questions about this, and I would be concerned you are suffering from a psychiatric disorder called body dysmorphic disorder. There are treatments for this disorder, both with psychotherapy and medications, which can help you to overcome the anxiety and worry that this disorder can cause, and so I would recommend that you seek help from your doctor, or seek the advice of a psychiatrist about this.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions about any of that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
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Dr. Prasad
Can periodontal maintenance cleanings described above cause any lengthening of face or facial bones if the hygienist pressed hard while cleaning or if the cleaning was deep or harsh?
Brief Answer:
Not possible
Detailed Answer:
No, this would not be possible at all. By now your facial bones are already mature and hardened, and something like this could not possibly change them in any way.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Not possible
Detailed Answer:
No, this would not be possible at all. By now your facial bones are already mature and hardened, and something like this could not possibly change them in any way.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
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