Yes, it is possible to do braces in just the bottom teeth

James J. Awbrey IV, DMD answers: Braces for bottom tooth that adjusted?

I've had braces before, but a tooth on the bottom has adjusted. Is it possible to get braces just for the bottom teeth to fix this one tooth (it's the 2nd tooth to the left)? Which kind of braces should I get and what is the cheapest way?


James J. Awbrey IV, DMD
1 month ago
By James J. Awbrey IV, DMD - Atlanta Orthodontist

If you have a good bite and your only problem is misalignment of a lower tooth, I would highly recommend braces in just that arch. Invisalign or other invisible alternatives are available, however braces will be more cost effective and less cooperation on you part. I usually treatment time this type of case anywhere from 6-10 months depending on the amount of crowding. I would highly recommend a circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy to alleviate relapse and a bottom lingual retainer to maintain the alignment. You can Google these words for an explanation.

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