Ive been to the dentist and they told me im missing two front teeth..i dnt know why they just never came out. thats the reason i have then underbite. and i wanted to get different opinions. Do i really need surgery? or dental implants can fix it?
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There are several factors that will determine what your best solution is to replace these missing teeth.You'll need to discuss with your dentist if the space that currently exists is sufficient to place an implant as well as your current risk for cavities and gum disease.Another important...
We use braces/orthodontic treatment to re-arrange teeth and adjust spaces before placing dental implants. For example, teeth can be separated or uprighted to allow proper angulation for a dental implant.
I would first want to know how the tooth got chipped so that we can talk about options to fix it.Next I would want to make certain that aside from the chip, the truth is otherwise in good health.Assuming that it is, then your solution might be something as simple as placing a bonded tooth...