Ever since i was little i have been extremely emberassed of my smile. I cant smile in pictures, or in general. In front of people i try to avoid it in fear of being judged. They really bother me and im wondering if theres any way i can fix it? (Making front teeth shorter, braces?)
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Sounds like you have two concerns - I will answer them separately:
1) Growing back lost bone: The only documented way to grow bone back is thru the use of a laser procedure called LANAP (or some other variation.) Since I don't believe that or similar procedure has been...
Your mothermost likely has developed periodontal disease. Periodontal disease causes bone loss which in turn can cause teeth to "shift" and "overlap" The pain can be associate with the bone loss and inflamed gum tissue. Basically it is a chronic infection of the gums and...
See an orthodontist first. Have a candid conversation that not ll of you needs may be met. However, there is a significant improvement. Its setting up the situation os that the restorative dentist, the prosthodontist, can finalize the case, and make it even better with conservative restorative...