As you can see from my profile my lips stick out past my nose and chin and I don't like it. My orthodontist suggested Braces+ IPR, or Braces w/ extractions. I want to avoid the dished-in look w/ extractions and I'm not so sure how dramatic my results would be w/ Braces + IPR. I'm also wondering since my mouth protrudes too far if this is a jaw issue and if surgery would be best for correction. What do you think should be done to treat the protrusion of my mouth? Thanks!
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April 12, 2015
Answer: Maximum reduction of protrusion can be achieved with braces and no surgery
Performing orthodontic treatment following root canal treatment on a tooth depends on the condition of the tooth before, during and after the root canal treatment has been performed. For example if a severe dental abscess was present prior to the root canal treatment, any complications (flare...
Some people have a small piece of muscle tissue called "maxillary frenum" that is attached from the upper lip and extend to between the two central incisors. If this is significant then you may need to get this frenum reattached by a procedure called "frenectomy". Ask your original orthodontist...
If you truly have really small teeth and closed all the spaces, they would tend to space back out, but more importantly - imagine yourself with the teeth of a 5 year old. Although braces may be helpful in getting the teeth prepared by positioned them ideally, veneers...