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Seeing 3 Orthodontists, One Dentist, and One Cosmetic Dentist- What Do You Think Is Thbe Right Treatment For Me? (photo)
asked 4 months ago by Southerngal in Matthews, NC
Latest answer by Bernard Ian Krupp, DDS
Question viewed 222 times
Tags: broken tooth, misaligned, recommendation
In the process of seeing if braces, invisalign, or veneers are the way to go. Issues are deep bite, bridge on bottom, 2 veneers on either side of two front teeth. I broke 2 back teeth recently-old fillings and need those fixed too. Seen 3 orthodontists, 1 cosmetic dentist, and 1 dentist, all suggest different treatments-I am confused! Would like to have my smile widened if possible(braces or veneers?)and bottom teeth better aligned (possible?). Would have the 2 veneers replaced after treatment.
4 answers to Seeing 3 Orthodontists, One Dentist, and One Cosmetic Dentist- What Do You Think Is Thbe Right Treatment For Me? (photo)
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Deep Bite Means Ortho is the Priority
If you saw 5 orthodontists you might get 5 opinions, but probably ALL of them would suggest braces.The deep bite is the problem and is best fixed with braces not invisalign. Once the deep bite is fixed then your restorative treatment can be finalized. It is however important that your bridge be removed and a temporary be placed that will allow better planning of your dental arches. The lower bridge may need to be changed a few times during your course of treatment. Finally, the last thing to...
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Bernard Ian Krupp, DDS
Baltimore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Baltimore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Orthodontics vs. Restorative/Cosmetic Dentistry
If orthodontics is done properly to widen your smile and lessen your overbite, expansion of the arches will be needed. This will create more spaces than you currenty have so you need an orthodontist and cosmetic dentist to plan your case together, rather than one against the other as you will need both modalities. Definitely do not have orthodontics if they are going to try and bring all your teeth together and close the spaces you have from the missing teeth. This will not...
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New Porcelain Restorations Needed
After looking at your photos, it seems to me that you need a considerable amount of restorative work done. I see several old amalgam fillings on some of your back teeth that should be replaced with composite fillings or porcelain bonded restorations. I would address these first, then consider your options for improved aesthetics. The aesthetic part could be accomplished with new porcelain veneers or orthodontics. Find a cosmetic dentist to consult with and then decide...
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Your seeing different dentists - What to do?
Ok, lots here to ponder. I looked at your photos and I will tell you that it is difficult to determine treatment off of photos only. It also depends on whether you have TMJ issues, a bite problem, pain, etc... But, if you are trying to widen your smile, if it is very minor widening then you can do it with crowns or veneers. If more, then you will need an orthodontist to widen. You most certainly need a cosmetic dentist because there are many esthetic issues...
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Keith Blankenship, DDS
Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist
Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist