Can I remove my upper right canine tooth? Or is there any other way to bring it down/fix it without braces? (Photo)

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My right canine tooth is very up high in my gums and it is very visible even when I just slightly open my mouth. I have no money for braces and decide to just extract it to spare me the embarrassment. There is not much space for it anyways. Is it a good idea? or would it have bad impact on my face and mouth? Is there any other way?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

You definitely do not want to remove your canine.  You are the poster child for the DNA Appliance.  What you need is to make the jaws larger so the teeth fit.  This is a developmental problem and fictional orthopedic appliances are the best approach.  This will result in a full wide smile instead of your current anterior only display.  The DNA appliance only needs to be worn 12-14 hours a day and has little to no discomfort.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Sorry to hear about your situation; you have a couple of options, but they will cost you.Option #1:  Invisalign will likely show a huge improvement in the alignment of that canine and the remaining teeth.  This would be the less expensive of the two options and take about 15 months to 20 months to complete treatment.  Often times, dental offices will allow patients to make monthly payments for the duration of the treatment, which means you could get a payment plan that will allow you to pay a little at a time.Option #2:  Removal of the canine, and replace with a bridge, porcelain veneers, and crowns.  This option would provide instantly straight, white teeth, but would be the most costly.  Payment plans would not usually be offered, but financing would.Removing your canine and doing nothing else, would not be a good idea, because it will make your smile worse over time.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

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