I have had 3 teeth removed due to cavities and a root canal one on top and 2 on bottom... all of them were my 2nd premolars (bicuspids) so on one side it's even with no tooth and makes it hard to eat... and when I smile you can see that I have missing teeth. Can I get braces to pull the back teeth forward so it closes the gaps where the teeth were pulled?
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It is possible that your orthodontist has not noticed that you still have these small spaces in front of your canine teeth. I would call and ask before you go in for your braces off appointment. If the orthodontist is having trouble closing that space while your braces are on it is...
I find it hard to believe that this is a result of a good orthodontic treatment but failure to wear retainers. I see too much crowding to believe that the treatment was done correctly. Attempting to treat everybody without extractions can lead to very unstable final results....get a...
From the photo you provided, it does not look like you need any type of surgery. I would recommend braces or invisalign treatment to align your teeth and correct slight overbite
