Springfield Braces doctors
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R. Scott Smith, DMD
Springfield Orthodontist
275 Bicentennial Highway , Springfield |
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Matthew Haluch, DDS
Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
1795 Main Street Suite 215, Springfield |
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The Grades: http://www.learn-ortho.com/IOTN-1.html What grade of teeth would i Be classified as
You are a class I on the left! I can't tell much more from your photos. You need to include more information before an orthodontist can make the proper diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan.
Good luck!
top teeth are straight. fixed retainer on bottom. two of my lower front teeth shifted out a little. I went to my ortho and he said top teeth look great. He said he could make a spring retainer but it would only keep my teeth from moving more, not straighten them. He put bottom braces on me for 6 months or less. He said it will straighten those teeth. I am worried that moving the teeth will affect my bite. He said it won't, he can "polish" the teeth to help the bite. Does this sound right? Thanks
I spring retainer can realign teeth but is less efficent than braces,
Your definition of slight crowding can be interpreted for any thing for .2 mm of crowding to 4mm of crowding. The diagnosis of the amount of crowding can dictate what the best ultimate and efficient means of correcting your problem. I can't tell you what the best means of correcting your problem is with out seeing it unfortuately. I do belive that the use of braces will probably give you the best prdictable outcome. Doing an occlusal adjustment or doing a little of interproximal reduction might be necessary to "sock in" the occlusion.