Do I need braces to fix my large canine teeth? When I say large, I don't mean sharp. They don't line up with the rest of my teeth and they move up my gum a little. Also, they stick out a bit.
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The type of bite you describe is definitely a problem and you you should see an ADA recognized orthodontic specialist right away. Do not go to someone who is not an orthodontic specialist for a problem like this. You do need contact on the teeth in back to protect the front teeth...
When extraction is recommended by your orthodontist to correct protruded teeth, as the upper teeth go back, the lips also go back. However; if there is a lot of crowding, there will not be much change on the profile.
This may be accomplished in two steps, without bridges or implants:
Open up the space, broaden the dental arch and move the front teeth forward
Close the space by moving the back molars forward using TADs anchorage
This may also be an option for patients that had their...