Large buccal corridor, do I need braces? (Photo)

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I have a large buccal corridor, an overnight, my teeth are slightly too spaced and slightly crooked. Also need some whitening. I am 29 and wondering what my best course of action would be, obviously I would prefer not to get braces at this age but I'm feeling really self conscious of my teeth lately and need some advice.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Age is never a reason not to do the best treatment.   I would suggest utilizing the DNA Appliance and Epigenetic Orthopedics / orthodontics as the best way to start treatment.  This will expand the maxilla in 3 dimensions and improve the airway, result in full wide 10-12 tooth smile and eliminate dark buccal corridors and deep nasolabial grooves.The DNA appliances are removable and ideally worn 16 hours/ day but this does not have to be continuous wear.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOPast Chair, Alliance of TMD OrganizationsDiplomat,  Academy of Integrative Pain ManagementDiplomat, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineRegent & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsBoard Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial PainDental Section Editor, Sleep & Health Journal
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Todd Dickerson, DDS · Answer

Yep, broaden the arch. See an orthodontist and they will help you and evaluate the other parameters. Invisalign will work, although you will see the change more slowly. Maybe even consider 6 months of braces if you can endure it, and then fine tune with Invisalign. We also use OrthoPulse on all of our adult patients to accelerate treatment and expect most to be done in about a year under our OP protocol. Dr. D

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