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Is it posible to have sharp canines and braces?

Intelligent77354Apr 8, 2021
I’m 24 and have sharp canines and crooked teeth. I’ve been wanting braces forever but really don’t want my canines to be sanded down. Is it possible to have braces and them not mess with the shape of those four teeth?

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Dr. Krista Hirasuna, DDS
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Answered on Apr 29, 2021
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Ricardo Perez, DDS - Account Suspended

We can do a "camouflage" treatment where you do not need surgery and it is best done only with orthodontics.Invisalign or Damon System are good options to correct your problem.

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This is often called a "cant" meaning your upper jaw is slanted downward on one side. Braces may be able to correct this to a mild extent, but often jaw surgery is needed for ideal correction.

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You have answered your own question. Braces is the best way to restore teeth to their original place (before the tooth extraction) and then placing an implant to replace the missing tooth. Retainers will need to be worn during the healing phase following implant placement; or better, place the...

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