My age is 21 yrs. I've consulted many doctors for the treatment of underbite and got so much confusion in return about what treatment to take, and whether if it is worthy to opt for jaw surgery in my case? Now finally I am thinking just to take the treatment for gaps in upperteeth. My doctor suggested me to cover upper 6 teeth with dental crowns. I want to know will it be a good decision? Seeing my photos what do you think, should I opt for underbite treatment or just crowns will be sufficient.
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It may be that the new crown does not have a tight enough fit or broad enough contact. Since this is the second one placed,though, it may be more likely that your bite or occlusal contacts need to be adjusted. An upper molar may have a plunging cusp that is hitting right in between the two lower...
A retainer can be worn over crowns. However, the retainer will probably not fit since the crowns have been made and the teeth are a different size. What needs to be done is to have a new retainer made that will hold the teeth in place and fit with your new crowns.
Everybody wants a whiter and brighter smile. If finance is an issue, it's a good idea to try some over-the-counter whitening products, for example crest strips. As far as the three crowns that you want to replace, it might be a good idea to do the crowns one at a time. Start with the one that is...