I'm 60yrs and after 30yrs, I'm currently single again, and ready to see what's out there. The thing is; ever since I remember, my teeth are somewhat chipped. When I bite, all of my lowerteeth have full contact with the upperteeth, including the canines and incisors. Im bothered with the appearence of the front teeth. My dentist told me that restoring the front with composite is only temporary, and will cause an open bite in the posterior region. I dont want orthodontics. What can I do?
April 24, 2012
Answer: Solution to Edge to Edge Bite
It sounds like you need a great cosmetic dentist that is well-versed in occlusion (the study of how the upper and lower teeth meet each other). Not all dentists take an interest in it. It takes lots of education and experience. Seek one out. Your problem might be able to be solved without orthodontics, but would most likely involve multiple crowns and veneers.
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April 24, 2012
Answer: Solution to Edge to Edge Bite
It sounds like you need a great cosmetic dentist that is well-versed in occlusion (the study of how the upper and lower teeth meet each other). Not all dentists take an interest in it. It takes lots of education and experience. Seek one out. Your problem might be able to be solved without orthodontics, but would most likely involve multiple crowns and veneers.
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April 26, 2012
Answer: Simple Corrections to an End to End Bite
Your esthetic issues are caused by the functional demands of your bite over time. And since you are 60, many of those teeth have been in your mouth for over 50 years and have been well used in that time causing chipping, craze lines, wear facets and even contacts. If you don't want to undergo orthodontic care, and you don't want, can't afford a bite opening / full mouth, (or many tooth) reconstruction, then you might consider some small and easy cosmetic re-contouring changes. I would suggest whitening your teeth first, placing new anterior fillings where needed in the whiter color (if you have fillings on your front teeth and to fill in the chipping) and then selective cosmetic enamel reshaping of the edges of your teeth so they no longer look like they are worn straight across. We have good luck with these simple and effective procedures as we can bring some youth back in to our patient's faces / smiles. Once you are done, the final step is a well fitting night guard to protect your new look / teeth. Best to you! Dr. Summer Lerch
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April 26, 2012
Answer: Simple Corrections to an End to End Bite
Your esthetic issues are caused by the functional demands of your bite over time. And since you are 60, many of those teeth have been in your mouth for over 50 years and have been well used in that time causing chipping, craze lines, wear facets and even contacts. If you don't want to undergo orthodontic care, and you don't want, can't afford a bite opening / full mouth, (or many tooth) reconstruction, then you might consider some small and easy cosmetic re-contouring changes. I would suggest whitening your teeth first, placing new anterior fillings where needed in the whiter color (if you have fillings on your front teeth and to fill in the chipping) and then selective cosmetic enamel reshaping of the edges of your teeth so they no longer look like they are worn straight across. We have good luck with these simple and effective procedures as we can bring some youth back in to our patient's faces / smiles. Once you are done, the final step is a well fitting night guard to protect your new look / teeth. Best to you! Dr. Summer Lerch
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