I am wondering what the best treatment will be to make my smile more aesthetically pleasing. I have a peg lateral tooth (had some bonding years back) with a crooked front tooth. Just wondering what the best treatment will be for me?
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Orthodontics with some rest"orative dentistry
The reason your overjet has returned and your upper and lower front teeth are excessively slanted forward is because you don't have adequate space to properly align your teeth. What should have been done is to develop your dental arches BEFORE trying to straighten your teeth. This can be easily...
I would suggest developing room for your tongue by epigenetic orthopedics with the DNA Appliance. This will grow a better airway thru a process called pneumopedics. A Oral Myofunctional Therapist can help you learn a normal tongue position and swallow.The combination will also correct po...
Generally, slenderizing (IPR) teeth will not have a major effect of the lip profile. IPR is most often used to resolve mild to moderate crowding. Some retraction can be achieved, but extraction allows for a greater amount of retraction. Extraction can sometimes worsen a gummy smile...
