I have a fairly major problem with my front teeth
Q. Hi, I have a fairly major problem with my front teeth. Due to over crowding, I believe my Canine tooth is pushed in front of the other teeth and positioned weirdly in my gums, higher up in my gums than my other teeth. Due to the extra space left, my left central incisor is positioned a few millimeters past the center, and my right front tooth is about 1 to 2 millimeters apart. I could easily take a picture to show you exactly what I mean, but my question is basically, is there any cosmetic solutions to making my front teeth at least appear straight, and without the gap in my front teeth, and should I consider getting my Canine tooth taken out. The bottom of the canine tooth is roughly at the same level as the gum line that meets the teeth in the normal teeth, so it’s fairly bad. I work in a line of work where wearing braces is not acceptable, so that isn’t an option even though I wish it was. I personally do not mind braces, but again, nothing I can do because of my line of work.
A. It is possible now to have lingual braces. These are braces that are placed on the back of the teeth so that they cannot be seen from thr front.
If this isn’t an option then it sounds like the canine tooth would have to extracted. It depends on how displaced it is.
A consideration that you have to take into account is the fact that your teeth will have to be shaved down and some of them fairly significantly. You will also be at risk of needing root canal treatment from some of your teeth. Cosmetic work is always possible but you have to way the risk against the benefits. If you are prepared to handle the risks then the only thing left to do is to go to a good private cosmetic/restorative dentist.
Ask the dentist what their qualifications are, ask them if they use an articulaor, if they don’t then don’t go to that dentist.
Ask to see a portfolio and check the laboratories that are used.
If you would like to come for a consultation then please feel free to call the practice for a consultation. The practice number is 01296 624163
Kind regards
If this isn’t an option then it sounds like the canine tooth would have to extracted. It depends on how displaced it is.
A consideration that you have to take into account is the fact that your teeth will have to be shaved down and some of them fairly significantly. You will also be at risk of needing root canal treatment from some of your teeth. Cosmetic work is always possible but you have to way the risk against the benefits. If you are prepared to handle the risks then the only thing left to do is to go to a good private cosmetic/restorative dentist.
Ask the dentist what their qualifications are, ask them if they use an articulaor, if they don’t then don’t go to that dentist.
Ask to see a portfolio and check the laboratories that are used.
If you would like to come for a consultation then please feel free to call the practice for a consultation. The practice number is 01296 624163
Kind regards
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