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Does An Ortho Doctor Prescribe The Braces For Teeth?
Hello I was wondering, Will an ortho. give me braces. My teeth are not horrible but I do have a small overbite and my two front top teeth are extremely messed up which makes me a little self consious to smile in front of people but the problem is im on the medical card. Is there a chance an ortho would say I need them so the medical card will pay for them? thank you very much
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
As far as the deep bite and malaligned front teeth is concerned, You can consult a good orthodontist and get it treated by braces. By braces you can correct the deep bite and alignment of the teeth so that the esthetics and traumatic bite can be prevented. regarding your medical card, it might not be covering the orthodontic treatment. Before getting the treatment started, you need to get a radiograph done like OPG and Lateral cephalograph to assess the status of bone and teeth.
You should also get a measurement of the teeth(impressions) and casts(models), to plan the treatment.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
As far as the deep bite and malaligned front teeth is concerned, You can consult a good orthodontist and get it treated by braces. By braces you can correct the deep bite and alignment of the teeth so that the esthetics and traumatic bite can be prevented. regarding your medical card, it might not be covering the orthodontic treatment. Before getting the treatment started, you need to get a radiograph done like OPG and Lateral cephalograph to assess the status of bone and teeth.
You should also get a measurement of the teeth(impressions) and casts(models), to plan the treatment.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Read your query.
For the correction of overbite and improperly positioned teeth, braces can be used .I would first suggests you to visit a good orthodontist and have it evaluated, as orthodontic treatment cannot be predicted.
A thorough study following radiographs and models will help following which the orthodontist can send request for the mediaid to follow up.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
For the correction of overbite and improperly positioned teeth, braces can be used .I would first suggests you to visit a good orthodontist and have it evaluated, as orthodontic treatment cannot be predicted.
A thorough study following radiographs and models will help following which the orthodontist can send request for the mediaid to follow up.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful
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