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What Is The Best Way To Get Rid Of The Tounge Trust And Also Any Way To Fill The Gap Cosmetically Without Having To Wear Braces Once Again?
Question: I had braces and my teeth were set in correct position. yet thrust from my tongue has caused a small gap between the front incisors. what is the best way to get rid of the tounge trust and also any way to fill the gap cosmetically without having to wear braces once again?
Brief Answer:
First get tongue thrusting habit treated
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for writing to us.
Well If you have tongue thrusting problem then it has to be addressed first.
As you have already had Orthodontic treatment, better visit your Orthodontist first and get checked.
To avoid increasing the gap they can place retainer.
For the tongue thrusting habit Myofunctional therapy can be advised, in which you will be advised a set of facial exercise that helps in reducing the tongue thrusting.
Please write back for more queries.
Thanks
First get tongue thrusting habit treated
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for writing to us.
Well If you have tongue thrusting problem then it has to be addressed first.
As you have already had Orthodontic treatment, better visit your Orthodontist first and get checked.
To avoid increasing the gap they can place retainer.
For the tongue thrusting habit Myofunctional therapy can be advised, in which you will be advised a set of facial exercise that helps in reducing the tongue thrusting.
Please write back for more queries.
Thanks
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