Braces Needed
Added: February 25, 2008 - 2:33 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, New York, NY
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Case Summary
TMJ / Bite Problems
Braces / Invisilign
Teeth: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2.31.08
Last Cleaning: 2.31.08
Case Description
Recieved a consultation today from Orthodondist... Would like to get a second opinion...my bite in the front does not meet as a result of years of grinding. Dr. ask several times if I was sure my teeth use to be straight in the past...and has never heard of or seen such a thing happening...(The Bruxism has been so bad that my teeth have been pushed foward and up..thus they don't meet as a result) Stated because of the severity I would need major work... Does this sound at all something I should be concerned about with the quality of dental care I will recieve. Would like to find someone who could offer a good second opinion.
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Reply: Braces Needed
added: February 25, 2008 - 8:08 PM
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I think a second opinion is a good Idea. Your case does sound a bit unusual. I would like to know more about your case. How old are you?- Have you ever been offered any treatment to control your bruxism? - Have you ever been told anything about any Periodontal problem? Open anterior bites generally are a little more difficult to treat, especially in an adult.I am not an orthodontist, but deal with alot of severe occlusion problems and corrections. We do offer Free consultationsCall me if you like to schedule an appointmentDr Gochman718 359-3555www.nysmilecreators.com
Reply: Braces Needed
added: February 27, 2008 - 8:33 AM
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What is your criteria of a "good second opinion"?Your condition as described is not on Orthodontic case.Having bruxism and warn teeth complicate in many health related problems, especially breathing, asthma, allergies, etc and Postural Neuro-Muscular dysfunctions with pain. How old are you? Bruxing and warn teeth have also age dependent effect.My practice is about helping people with your kind of problems ,with Medically complicated patients health due to the Mouth Space underdevelopments.Call
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