Best Way to Correct Bad Orthodontics ?

asked 6 months ago by Live and Learn in Oshawa, ON
Latest answer by Scott Frey, DDS
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I had six month smiles done by a dental practitioner not a qualified orthodontist and ended up with teeth that are pulled very far forward, outside my natural arch making it very narrow as well as pushing my lips out and making my whole face appear fatter. I want to know the best way to bring my teeth back into their natural arch as well as hopefully get my facial aesthetics back? (thinner lip and philtrum and thinner cheeks) i've seen one orthodontist so far and he advised extractions.

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Curing the 6 Month Smiles Syndrome

Uncontrolled flaring and numerous other compromises with the tenets of facial aesthetics is pretty common with the 6 Month Smiles gimmick. Really the best way to correct bad orthodontics like this is to share your experience through social media and word of mouth to save others from your plight. The world is a much more transparent place and that is a great thing for everyone. Now with specific regard to your problem... To bring your teeth back to their appropriate position... more

Scott Frey, DDS
Allentown Orthodontist

Facial profile control in orthodontic treatment.

I am glad to hear that you are now going to a qualified orthodontist. You may want to see other orthodontists also for their opinions as well. Extractions MAY be needed to get the result you want but It might be possible to use "proximal reduction" (narrowing the teeth slightly) to gain some space and it might also be possible to retract the front teeth slightly by altering the arch form of both upper and lower arches. If extractions are utilized it is... more

Clark L. Jones, DDS, MSD
Phoenix Orthodontist

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Best Way to Correct Bad Orthodontics ?

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