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Of course there is a way to fix your front tooth before you get the braces on, and that is absolutely what you should do! All decay/cavities needs to be taken care of before orthodontics is started. Please see your general dentist (if you don't have one ask your orthodontist for a referral) to have this done BEFORE BRACES!Steven M. Goldy, DDS
If you are going to get braces, you really need to get an exam to check for cavities and get them fixed before you get braces. Your front teeth can be fixed with tooth colored fillings. Prevention is the best cure for tooth problems and when you get braces you want to make sure you keep your teeth very clean. This means having them professionally cleaned 2-3 times per year. You can use a special toothbrush called a Rotadent. Bring it with you for your dental cleaning so your hygienist can give you tips on using it. It is very effective if used properly.Also lastly watch your diet of soft drinks, sports drinks. These beverages have sugar and acid that can damage your teeth during the braces. I think your treatment can be successful with effort from you and your dentist. Hope this helps! :)
You should always take care of your decay ASAP and prevent it from getting worst. The longer you wait, the worst it will become. That will translate to more money, pain, and larger restoration. I would definitely suggest that you take care of it before getting braces.
Absolutely! Your cavities can be fixed by removing the decay and restoring the teeth with tooth colored fillings. The important thing to remember is especially with braces, you'll need to really take care of your teeth every day. It might even be necessary for you to use a toothpaste with a higher amount of fluoride to prevent further cavities.
For a Chipped tooth the best and most inexpensive remedy is dental bonding. A dentist will use a tooth colored filling material for repair. Most of the time we are able to achieve a very esthetic result. However, depending on the size of the chip, bonding is not as strong as a...
Hi from Illinois ! Am sorry to hear that the front side of your tooth broke off. The good thing is, you do not seem to have pain or sensitivity which means that the nerve is not exposed. I would recommend not letting this go on long without having a consultation with a dentist soon...
You have some cavities in your front teeth. You need an evaluation of why you are getting these at such a young age. Probably some dietary issues going on that can be addressed to help prevent more of this from going on. Then simply get these problems fixed with nice tooth colored fillings. If...
Thank you for your question and photos. From the the x-ray and photos, it appears that a root canal may be necessary before undergoing additional procedures to replace the missing portion of the tooth. Even if you are not experiencing any pain, it is possible that decay can...
If your tooth is darkening or has a cyst at the end of the root then a root canal would be indicated. If you elect not to get a root canal since it is apparently not hurting you then in my practice we would monitor it with an xray every year and a half. If a cyst begins to develop then get...
By the time you can see a cavity, it could be quite large. The surface of the cavity is usually much smaller and it spreads to the inside of the tooth. This is why people have root canals. The tooth does not hurt until the cavity reaches the nerve. Sometimes it will not hurt at all and then t...