I had ortho treatment when I was a teen (14-16yo). I remember having an upper expander with my ortho treatment. I still have a crossbite and some shifted teeth. I am scared of surgeries. I do not want the surgery option. Can ortho treatment still help me? Need advice.
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Hi Josiah,
I am sorry about your accident. A lot of kids chip one of their front teeth while playing with their friends and it is very common to see patients who are ready to start their orthodontic treatment, but have dental fillings on one or more of their teeth. The braces are glued (with a...
You can wear your retainers, they won’t be able to cause damage. They can move your teeth if worn 18-20 hours/day. The initial discomfort subsided after few days. It’s the pain associated with moving teeth, just like with braces. Depending on how much your teeth have moved, they may or may not...
Hi,
Thank you for your question,
you are a very good candidate for orthodontic treatment as changing your smile will have a big positive impact on you! You have lost a tooth on the other side of your mouth, but the crowding is on a different side. You might have to have some teeth removed, but...