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Should I consider moving forward with braces if I have short roots on my top teeth? (photo)

I had a consultation about getting braces. The orthodontist mentioned I have short roots on my front teeth. He encouraged to get braces

Options to reverse bicuspid extractions but have root resorption?

I had bicuspid extractions over 10 years ago.I had overcrowding in my top jaw and my bicuspids never came in the lower jaw, so my top

About how long does it take for teeth roots to straighten?

My orthodontist says my teeth are straight but my roots are not, so I have to keep my braces on. How long does it take for roots to

What are the chances of my front teeth falling out if I have short roots?

My dentist told me i have short roots i did have braces before which made it worse i guess...my tooth feels like its goint to fall off and

Should I be worried about my short roots? (photos)

I went to see if I could get braces recently on my top teeth (Invisalign or stb social 6 lingual braces) and was advised against it as I

Can bad retainers cause more damage to my short roots? (photo)

I have experienced shifting after braces even with wearing my hawley retainers daily for 3 years. Adjustments were made on retainers and

Will braces make my tooth (with a short root) fall out? (Photo)

I'm interested in getting braces again to fix the slant/cant in my top front teeth and to bring the top teeth down a bit so there's more

I have an overbite and lower lateral incisors - Am I candidate for either Invisalign or Braces? (photo)

I had braces when I was 14 for 1 1/2 didn't finish my treatment . I want to get them again but one ortho told me I have some short roots .

Braces and short roots - how big are the risks of getting braces a second time? (photo)

I had braces when I was younger but they have moved and I really want my front teeth straightened again. I've had one dentist say I can't