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Which Should Be Done First: Braces or a Tooth Implant?

I need to get a tooth implant. I also need braces. Which should be done first? Or does it matter? Appreciate your help, I am "so confused".

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Dental Implant After Braces?

Dear Doctor,I am Albana and I have had braces now for 9 months and I have to keep the braces for 3 more months. At this time my doctor wants to do an...

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Can I Get an Implant and Wait for the Crown Until I Straighten my Teeth?

I was wondering if I could get an implant and then have braces put on. Once my teeth would straighten I could get the final crown. The implant would...

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Replacing a Crooked Tooth Instead of Wearing Braces for Years?

Is this a possibility? According to my dentist my teeth are nearly perfect except for one... my upper left front tooth. There is no gap however it's...

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Waiting for Dental Implant Site to Heal, Should I Get Braces or Can I Get Invisalign?

The tooth is located in the aesthetic zone. I also have some temporaries. I would like to straighten teeth before having the implant inserted. My...

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