Gap between front teeth, is it enough to just bring them together? Non-extraction orthodontic treatment case at Suyu Station

S-Dain Dental Clinic

Gangbuk District, Seoul

Today Ask the clinic

Do you always have to extract a chipped molar? Why treatment varies by location

• Have you ever heard a sudden 'crack' sound or had part of your molar break off while eating?
• It is natural to be flustered when a tooth suddenly breaks, especially if you usually don't experience any particular discomfort.
• In particular, many people wonder if it is okay to just leave it alone if there is no pain, or if a broken molar must always be crowned.

Is once a year really enough for scaling? A comprehensive guide to scaling costs

• There is a common perception that dental scaling is a preventative measure taken before pain sets in.
• So, people often think, "Don't I only need to get scaling done once a year?" However, to start with the conclusion, the scaling cycle is not the same for everyone.
• The required maintenance cycle may vary depending on the degree of plaque buildup and the condition of the gums.

I can’t bite off ramen with my front teeth; a case of orthodontic treatment for an open bite where the front teeth do not touch.

• When we eat ramen or noodles, we naturally bite off the noodles with our front teeth.
• However, this patient mentioned the discomfort of "it is difficult to bite off ramen with my front teeth."
• Looking at the oral photograph, you can see that the molars meet, but the upper and lower front teeth do not touch each other, leaving a space.

My teeth are crooked. Will it be enough to just straighten my front teeth? / Suyu Station Protruding Mouth Orthodontic Clinic

• This patient said, “My teeth are crooked.
• The patient visited us with the discomfort of asking, "Can only crooked front teeth be corrected?"
• Looking at the photo, the first thing that catches the eye is the crooked alignment of the front and lower teeth.

I can’t bite off ramen with my front teeth; a case of orthodontic treatment for an open bite where the front teeth do not touch.

• When we eat ramen or noodles, we naturally bite off the noodles with our front teeth.
• However, this patient mentioned the discomfort of "it is difficult to bite off ramen with my front teeth."
• Looking at the oral photograph, you can see that the molars meet, but the upper and lower front teeth do not touch each other, leaving a space.