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Will Missing Teeth Help Braces Work Faster?
asked 8 months ago by zhay232
Latest answer by Brian Povolny, DDS, PhD
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Tags: missing teeth
I have one missing tooth on the lower and uper teeth, when i get braces will that gap help in getting my teeth straighten faster?
3 answers to Will Missing Teeth Help Braces Work Faster?
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Will missing teeth help speed tx?
Unfortunately, probably not as missing teeth on just one side makes keeping the dental midlines centered on your facial midline much more difficult (usually anyway!
Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist
Saint Louis Orthodontist
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MIssing teeth: speed up braces?
The answer to your question is: it depends! Often missing one tooth in the back can complicate treatment. Missing an upper front tooth may also make treatment with braces take longer if you've had a lot of tooth drifting. TOn the other hand there are cases where missing one tooth in the lower front could actually speed up treatment. Orthodontics can be a bit complicated and often the best solution to a patient's problem is a unique treatment...
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Will missing teeth make braces go faster
Sort answer: not likely but maybe
Long answer: If you were otherwise crowded, yes it can speed it up. If you had a tooth pulled for other reasons it can actually lengthen treatment. If you had the teeth removed years ago and they have drifted in unhealthy ways, it can also effect the length of treatment more than if they were recently pulled.
Your best bet is a consultations. Most orthodontists will do them free of charge.
Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist
Chesterfield Orthodontist