Is It Better to Do Braces First and then Crowns or Vice Versa?

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Wendy S. Spektor, DDS · Answer

Great question and since I am doing braces for a third time before I do my dental work I can't emphasize how important it is to have your teeth in alignment and your bite correct before any care.  The only exception will be if you have decay,  then you want your dentist to do a filling but not any crowns until your teeth are in the correct position.  Hope that helps!

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

I think doing the orthodontic treatment (braces) first would usually be the best idea. Having said that, everyone is different, your dentist and or orthodontist are the ones who really should determine the order of treatment.

James Fondriest, DDS · Answer

A prudent question might be; "What are the crowns for?".  If the crowns are for cosmetic reshaping of the teeth, then definitely wait until after the orthodontics.  You and your dentist may find that the crowns may not be needed or something less invasive such as cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneers may be more ideal.

	Orthodontics can take years to complete.  If significant decay exists, the decay can advance during the orthodontic process and destroy the teeth. If significant decay exists or the existing dental restorations in your teeth are problematic or mis-shaped, then the dentist can/may create temporary crowns or composite tooth buildups to protect the teeth while the orthodontic treatment is being done.  The bottom line is that is rare to ever place a permanent restoration until after the braces are off.

Kevin Coughlin, DMD · Answer

I recommend doing the braces first and then the crowns an exception to this is if your teeth are so bad you can't put braces on and then I would suggest putting the crown on first good luck

	 

	Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD    CEO Baystate Dental PC

Robert Passamano, DDS · Answer

Orthodontics first, then crowns is the general rule for most people.  There are exceptions to the rule, but generally it is better to line teeth up in their proper angulations and locations then do crowns afterwards.  This method will allow your crowns to have minimal reduction of your natural tooth and will look closer to a normal tooth because the dentist will not have to overbulk to make teeth look 'right'.  Good luck!

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Is It Better to Do Braces First and then Crowns or Vice Versa?

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