I have some crowding going, along with cavities and crowns. I want to work on my smile but take the right steps. I've never whitened and I'm a chain smoker. 25 year old male. How much would I be looking into for the smile of my dreams?
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Jaw surgery (orthognathic or maxillofacial) should be reserved for
extreme cases. If you are happy with
your smile, do nothing at this point. If
you develop TMJ (jaw joint issues), then seek guidance from a qualified
dentist. If you want to improve your
smile, orthodontics (traditional or...
Typically, it is recommended that you wait 3 months after root canal therapy before reinitiating orthodontic tooth movement. However, the true test as to whether your root canal treated tooth is ready for movement is by having a periapical xray of the treated tooth at least a month or two after...
Sometimes brackets break. It's unlikely that a bracket would break off twice, but it happens. If it's a back tooth, your orthodontist can place a band around the tooth, instead of a bracket. Bands break very rarely. Good luck!