I have an overbite and protruding lower teeth

Q. I have an overbite and so I also have protruding and raised (middle 3 only) lower teeth and wish to have these levelled. I already have the central lower middle tooth crowned due to an accident. Is it possible to have these 3 teeth cosmeticaaly leveled by crowning? thanks

A.

Within certain limits, crowning or veneering may align teeth. The pattern described is often due to passive eruption caused by the overbite / unstable contacts. It is worth reviewing your occlusion before any cosmetic treatment. A redesigned contact between lower & upper teeth may help to keep the new tooth position in future.

Dr Rob Tennet
St Johns Dental Practice
www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
Tel: 0121 643 0610
18 Bennett’s Hill
Birmingham B2 5QJ

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