27 yr old female with a history of gaps in family. My gaps are throughout not just the two front teeth. I went to the dentist she advised my teeth are too small for braces...and they would eventually spread back out. Anyone ever hear this? Dr. Suggested if I wanted closer teeth I would have to get veneers because my teeth are so small, but then I thought braces then a retainer would keep them together. Please help! Also, would lumineers be a good option for me? Thanks in advance!
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NO! Stating that extracting bicuspids will cause the same result in every patient is a myth that has been disproven time and time again in the scientific literature. The decision to remove teeth or not remove teeth is a complicated one that cannot be over generalized. As a board-certified...
Simple answer, if the thumbsucking does not stop then there is no way that anything you have done will last. Braces would be the answer but you need to stop thumbsucking first.
There is no way invisalign is going to fix your crossbite. It is hard to fix a crossbite like yours with conventional braces. You need a lot of expansion on the upper - maybe even surgical assistance in the case. I suggest you go for many consults and go for you feel who is...
