I have had braces before when I was younger, had the herbst appliance and also had headgear. I didn't cooperate very well because I was young and stupid.. Ha, anyways now I'm pushing 20 and regret messing up because I'm stuck with this bite, I am very self conscious about it to the point where it bothers me everyday. Is there anyway this can be corrected without jaw surgery? There is no way I could even afford that with my income.
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There is unfortunately not any way to grow back enamel once it is gone. The only options to replace it are bonded composites, veneers or crowns. Composite would probably be the most conservative and the least expensive.
Hi I am very sorry to hear of your ongoing issue. I do see a lot of young patients with eating disorder in my practice. Unfortunately bulimia can cause severe acid erosion of teeth. The other unfortunate issue is that it tends to affect most teeth indiscriminately. The good news is the look of...
Tenths of millimeter’s filing is safe to be followed by fluoride gels to surface harden the enamel; this is the only side effect. Your concerns are warranted but trust your dentist; he has the best intentions.
