Cosmetic Dentistry: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Do I Fix Off-centerd Teeth? (photo)
I've had this problem throughout my life and I've had people point it out to me (so it must be really noticeable). It seems like my top teeth is shifted to the right. So the front two teeth do not center with the middle of my lips/nose. It makes me look dorky sometimes. Is there any possible treatments for it?
Tags:
2 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
salmonfish
+2
You will braces to correct such a large shift of your teeth.
I do not think you can correct this with anything other than braces. It will take a long time too. Why are the teeth shifted so much? Missing a tooth on that side? So the teeth would be shifted over (may need to create space on the left to shift the teeth over) and then a space would open up on the right side which would have to be restored with an implant. I don't think you can shift all the teeth over from the last tooth to the last tooth. Its an anchorage problem and would take...
more
Miami Beach Cosmetic Dentist
+1
How To Fix Off-Centered Teeth
Yes, your teeth have definitely shifted way to the right. You probably had some extractions done on 1 side (right) a while ago that might have been the cause of the shift. Depending on what the rest of your occlusion (the way the upper and lower teeth meet eachother) is, you might be able to do Porcelain Veneers on at least 6-8 of your upper anterior teeth in order to restore the midline much closer to its original. Alternatively, you might have to do full traditional orthodontics. I...
more
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
Comments (0)