Chicago Braces doctors
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Gerilyn Alfe, DMD
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
2704 N Halsted, Chicago |
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Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS
Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
919 N. Michigan Ave. 3rd Floor, Chicago |
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William V. Dolgi, DDS
Chicago Orthodontist
2043 West Irving Park Rd, Chicago |
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Iwei Huang, DMD
Chicago Orthodontist
737 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 610, Chicago |
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Manal Ibrahim, DDS
Chicago Orthodontist
111 N. Wabash Suite 1820, Chicago |
Recent Answers
I am getting my braces off in three weeks, and for the most part I am very happy. One of the spaces that won't close will need a little bonding, but that's it.
My problem is the black triangle gap that is between my two front teeth. I know this is going to bother me, but my dentist says that if he puts some bonding there to cover it, I might have problems later on because I won't be able to clean that spot properly.
How much of a worry should this be, if I want to bond it anyway? My cleaning habits are very good - I floss at least once a day and brush twice- but if I'll never be able to floss between my two front teeth, will the gums start to recede even more someday?
Also, If I will have problems flossing around the bonding, will a water pic do the job just as well?
You didn't mention if the black triangle was always there, or if it appeared during the orthodontic process. If it happened during ortho, there is a test your dentist can do to determine if the gums may fill back in on their own. If your measurement falls within those parameters, I will usually advise my patient to wait for a few months to see if the gums rebound on their own. If not, I would usually opt for very conservative porcelain veneers to close the gap-they are much more predictable in closing black triangles than bonding and there should be no problem cleaning or flossing around them.
I'm under 18 and next year, I'm going to have to get two dental implants for my 2 front teeth. I wanted to know can I get braces after this?
Usually it is better to work with several specialists including your general dentist and their lab to treatment plan and create models for an ideal set up for your teeth prior to starting. Usually ortho first if there is a lot of crowding or poor alignment. It is usually better through to get all the movement out of the way first, placing the implants after.
I'm 35 years old and had traditional braces 15 years ago. Because I didn't wear my retainer, my lower set of teeth have shifted quite a bit. I've seen 2 Orthodontists to quote Invisalign vs. braces. After reading all the Invisalign reviews, I'm really having second thoughts. I really don't want to wear braces all over again (at my age!) But I don't want to fork out more money if Invisalign doesn't work for me. Any suggestions?
Invisalign is a great option for people just like you. If you've seen a couple of dentists who think Invisalign would work for you, it probably will. Almost all of my adult patients who get treated with Invisalign fall into your category and have had great success.
