I have a porcelain bridge upper that involves several teeth.My dentist is recommending crowning all my lowers because he thinks the porcelain will break down my natural lower teeth.Does this make sense?
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You are correct, that you can't find a comfortable resting place for your teeth, which force your smile to be pulled with them. A consultation with an orthodontist will probably very quickly put you at ease and tell you the solution to your problem. I cannot tell by a photo alone what...
Have you considered going for a second opinion before undergoing surgery which is invasive and irreversible? Often all that is needed to bring your lower jaw forward is creating room for the lower jaw to move forward. This can be done by expanding the upper jaw and reposition the lower jaw...