I finished my Orthodontist treatment about 2 years ago, but in the last year I had to change 2 crowns at different times, and I didn’t wear my retainers for a year, now that I’m done I would like to wear them again. I noticed that my front teeth moved a little bit. Can I wear them until they fix? Or, do I need a new treatment?
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A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended says:
The best solution is first to find an experienced General dentist who offers comprehensive care and routinely provides Endodontic (root canal) treatment of molars as well are Crowns and other restorative care and to do this as soon as possible. His evaluation is critical, but from what you are...
Typically, vertically fractured teeth have poor prognosis because the vertical fracture often extends down the roots and split the roots. If you currently have no symptoms, the dentist can place a temporary crown as a diagnostic tool. While he is cutting the tooth down for the...
If your dentist is stating that he can not do anymore or not willing to coerect the issue, then perhaps you need to consult with another dentist that focuses on cosmetic dentistry (an AACD dentist) and replace you new crown. Unfortunately, a new crown is the only way to change to a brighter...