Hi, I have to redo a molar root canals, which will take several visits to the endodontist for that one molar (between antibiotics, the medicine to clean the infection, and replacing the crown). I also want to get Damon Braces but am wondering if I should get them before or after the root canal. Thank you in advance for your response.
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Hi ellebelle4,Hmm, without proper clinical photos, it is very hard to give proper advice. Nevertheless, I will hazard a guess.If you say that your current overjet is 1mm (which is very minimal), I would venture to say that your overbite (that is, the vertical overlap) of your incisors is very...
In my experience, I have had better results using braces (Damon or other brands) then Invisalign when correcting moderate to severe overjet and overbite problems. Additionally, if your child did not wear their phase I appliance (twin block), they may not wear their Invisalign. From...
Hi Lindsey,These aren't the best clinical photos, and I can't see your bite in totality, but it appears that it is not just the canine that is "out". In fact, the upper 6 front teeth are, in a sense, in a more forward position, and as you have mentioned, there is a slight 'space' between them...
