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Overlapping Teeth - Should I Make an Appointment with an Orthodontist?

asked 1 year ago by Jeris in Eveleth, MN
Latest answer by Michael Minars, DMD
Question viewed 381 times
Tags: crowded teeth, options, orthodontist

My teeth are crowded my central incisors on the top overlap slightly, the lateral incisors next to them are pushed out a bit, my cuspid teeth are pushed slightly behind my lateral incisors. My bottom teeth are crowded too, my front incisors are all overlapped by one another and my canines are turned towards the front of my mouth not up and down like they should be. I find it very hard to floss and even when I'm careful I still tend to cut them up due to the force it take to get between my teeth.

4 answers to Overlapping Teeth - Should I Make an Appointment with an Orthodontist?

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Crowded teeth

Crowding of teeth is the most common orthodontic problem. You should see an Orthodontist for a consult. We have many options for your case including braces, clear braces, and even Invisalign. Your treatment will take anywhere from 12-24 months. Typically our patients are seen every 8 weeks. Good Luck!!!
Michael Minars, DMD

Miami Orthodontist
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See an orthodontist or two or three even

It sounds like you have a lot of crowding and it sounds like it is in both upper and lower arches . Likely there are some bite issues also. You really need to see an orthodontist or orthodontists and get a good detailed treatment plan worked out that takes into account, tooth sizes, tooth shape, ( will there be dark triangular spaces when they line up?) How much do the front teeth protrude? You need to look at how much vertical overlap there is in the... more
Clark L. Jones, DDS, MSD

Phoenix Orthodontist
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Overlapping Teeth and Braces

It sounds like you should make an appointment with an orthodontist or your general dentist based on the crowding you describe and the difficulty flossing. Having straight teeth will improve your smile :) and also improve your gum tissue health. If you are interested in a non-metal braces option, you might be an Invisalign candidate and may want to ask an Invisalign provider as you are making your decision.
Kristen Berning, DDS

Dubuque Cosmetic Dentist
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Esthetics braces . 6MonthsSmiles

You are the typical candidate for braces . Not only will improve the way your smile looks but functionally you will chew better and  hygiene will be a lot easier and more effiecient. Have you heard about six months smiles ?It might be easier that a full orthodontic treatment.
Laura Torrado, DDS

New York Cosmetic Dentist

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