My right canine tooth is higher than the rest of my teeth - fake tooth? (photo)

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my dentist suggested that I remove the tooth and put a fake one in. Canine removal advice Tooth is higher than normal

Mounir Iskandar, DDS, MSD · Answer

I can see from the picture that the Canine is not the only issue as you have crowding in other areas as well. Sacrificing any canine is a big decision and rarely advised to do so. Canines are one of the corner stones in the mouth. In sever crowding cases we can sacrifice the premolars to create space but never the canines. Best option to seek the advice for good orthodontist for your case and keep the Implant option as a last resort and after the consultation with orthodontist. Always best preserve your original teeth if you can. Best of luck

Kevin Potts, DDS · Answer

Hi ambero3535
I totally see what you are talking about. That canine is very distracting from the other teeth in your smile. And having it back in it's proper place would be by far the most ideal. Canines are incredibly important teeth and should be held on to as much as possible. Removing it can even have an effect on how your face looks and retains symmetry. 
My suggestion would be to find a great orthodontist to have a consult with. I am looking at your pic and seeing that there are several other teeth that are not in the right place. And I mean that from a functional and a cosmetic perspective. You have so many beautiful natural teeth... they just need to be wrestled into the right place. Meet with a great orthodontist and see what they can do for you. Don't go for what appears to be an easy and quick answer... you deserve the best... a great orthodontist can help you get there!

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

no to extraction. u r an ideal candidate for braces/aligner treatment. positive findings are narrow arch, big buccal corridors, bucally placed canine and anterior cross bite. damon braces will give really awesome result in your case.

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