I used to be teased for having buck teeth Which is why I wanted braces. After asking about it the dentist assistant told me that "some people have big teeth and some people have small teeth that's how it is" so I didn't bring it up to the orthodontist. Should I file my two front teeth down? I'm hesitant because my front teeth seem to be the same length as my canines but they still stand out. I asked my orthodontist about filling and she said she would file my mamelons.
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The recommendation to treat your case with the use of TADs was suggested because this is possibly one way to correct the problem. Research has shown that the combined treatment of braces and TADs is quite effective when closing a skeletal open bite. If you consult with several...
HelloThanks for your question. Go ahead and wear the retainer. in such short amount of time it will not have any negative effects against your teeth.Make sure to make an appointment for a new retainer with your specialist as soon as possible.Smile!
The reason you don't hear much about the Crozat appliance is because it is not widely used anymore. It is a difficult appliance to master and there are much easier-to-use appliance options today that will accomplish the same thing as a Crozat. The first key to success with any orthodontic...