I was lucky to be born with perfectly straight teeth -- except, as I've gotten older, one of my bottom right teeth (the one just before the canine, in the front) has shifted forward and now it's twisted. I'm afraid in a few years it will be really messed up. What can I do? (Sorry, no photo!)
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October 10, 2010
Answer: Minor shifting could be a small or larger problem
First of all, I am glad you said "Dentures are not an option". Your question is difficult to answer without actually seeing you to evaluate your teeth. Having said that, I can't imagine that something couldn't be worked out to straighten your teeth. It may...
Yes, Orthodontic/braces treatment is possible with root canal treated tooth. I think you are talking about post [metal rod inside root canal], so it's my advice to upload an x-ray so that I can guide you better. Anyways in that case also braces treatment is possible.
The two types of retainers that you mentioned are the most common types of retainers. They both have advantages and disadvantages. Some orthodontists primarily us the wire retainers (Called Hawley retainers, named after Dr Hawley from many years ago) because they have been around the...