Crowding in orthodontic terms is defined as mild moderate or severe. There are a number of methods of relieving crowding 1)IPR or enamel stripping. 2)Tooth extraction. 3)Arch expansion. The primary method of relieving crowding for six month braces is enamel stripping. This involves using .2/.3 or .5 mm round discs in the straight handpeice at … Continue reading Assessing and treating crowding in the 6 month braces patient