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Would Braces Benefit In Treating Crooked And Spaced Out Teeth?
Hi, I'm just wondering if I could really benefit from braces or if you think that they would be good for me. Well about twelve months ago at my family dentist appointment I was told that they recommend getting braces to fix a couple of things, but at my recent appointment they didn't say anything about it. I'm most likely scheduling an appointment at a local orthodontics soon but I want to get an opinion before going in. The reason I want to get braces is because I just hate how my teeth look. I have a slight overbite and some crooked and spaced out teeth. I think braces could fix it, what do you think? Thanks
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Yes an orthodontist will be in a better position to help you evaluate whether you need an orthodontic treatment or not.
Correction of overbite along with spacing of teeth will usually require a orthodontic correction but planned properly. Once the treatment is started ,completion and maintaining it well is very important.
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Read your query.
Yes an orthodontist will be in a better position to help you evaluate whether you need an orthodontic treatment or not.
Correction of overbite along with spacing of teeth will usually require a orthodontic correction but planned properly. Once the treatment is started ,completion and maintaining it well is very important.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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Hello,
Your best option is yo follow through with an orthodontic evaluation. There are multiple methods that often can be used. The orthodontist will review expected time frame, cost and results. This will benefit appearance as well as your long term periodontal health. Straighter teeth should be easier to clean. Closing spaces improves the arrangement of teeth and prevents continued movement such as tipping.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will be able to complete orthodontic treatment and enjoy your new smile.
Your best option is yo follow through with an orthodontic evaluation. There are multiple methods that often can be used. The orthodontist will review expected time frame, cost and results. This will benefit appearance as well as your long term periodontal health. Straighter teeth should be easier to clean. Closing spaces improves the arrangement of teeth and prevents continued movement such as tipping.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will be able to complete orthodontic treatment and enjoy your new smile.
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