I have braces since 2011 and I'm getting them off in a few weeks time and I'm really looking forward to it but I noticed black triangles. I don't really mind them as I think my teeth look good anyway. Would this slow down my braces coming off or would my orthodontist still take them off? Would the gum grow back over them once the braces are off? I don't really think they look ugly but I just want them off. Thanks
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It looks like the space is actually close between your upper central incisors, except that the point of contact is more gingival (higher) and you want the point of contact to be lower (towards the bottom of your incisors). Sometimes, this can be accomplished by adjusting the angulation of the...
Sharyn, thank you for your great question. You certainly can get braces only for the bottom teeth. In my experience though you would be limiting yourself and a doctor who will be doing your treatment to less optimal results in most cases. Lower teeth are usually bonded or limited by ...
It doesn't hurt to get a second opinion. There may be a specific reason why your dentist did not feel that you need braces. Getting a second opinion from an Orthodontist will just provide you with more information as to why you should or should not pursue braces treatment. It looks like you also...
