I'm 23 years old and my crooked teeth really bother me. My problem is, my upper left canine baby tooth never fell out. It is stuck in place very tightly. X-rays show the adult tooth is in the roof of my mouth behind my front teeth.I considered getting braces as a teen, but I was told the baby tooth would need to be removed and the adult tooth exposed and pulled via chain over a years time. My question is, can I get Invisalign with the baby tooth in place and replace the tooth after treatment?
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January 27, 2010
Answer: Sometimes remaining baby teeth are "stuck"
The customer is always right -- in this case, the patient. If you hate your metal braces then the orthodontist can remove the brackets and finish your case with Invisalign.
There will be a fee but he should give you a huge break because you already paid him for the brackets. Afer all, if you're...
While I'm not sure who is doing Invisalign for $1000 (the doctor would end up having to pay significantly out of pocket for this), the actual price range is between $5000-$7500 for full Invisalign. If you're doing Invisalign to get the teeth lined up for ideal porcelain veneers (or restorative...
Molar up-righting is difficult, even for wire braces. If orthodontics is a desire, then I would suggest brackets and wires.
If your bite is a problem, that should be addressed first. It is possible to find a position of your jaw that is comfortable and then use braces to repeat that bite. If you...