Hello, I had removed upper/right 2nd premolar for braces. After 18 months my teeth are straight but my midline is shifted to the right, about 3 or 4 mm (to the mid of my face). My ortho said ther was no space to moved it to the left. She did some IPR but I don't think it is enough. What are my options? Do more IPR? How much space can I get that way (do you think 3 mm is possible?). Elastics or TADs? I don't want to extract tooth! P.S. my lower midline is ok with face.
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Hi Miami...the only procedure to straighten our move teeth is orthodontics. You have a wide variety of choices from traditional braces to invisalign, or Six Month Smiles. You can crown that particular tooth or veneer it to change the size and shape, but it will not move or straighten the...
Thank you Thomas for your question. I would highly recommend to wear a sports guard while you are playing sports. It will protect you and your mouth from injury. In regards to every day things, you might want to use soft dental wax in case braces bother your lips or cheeks.Good luck!
The fee paid is to the treating doctor. Unless you plan to pay an hourly fee for each visit, it won't happen. The original doctor likely wont want someone else meddling with their case, either. Braces need to be done where you can return every 4-6 weeks.
