I hv gum recession Can I get my lower teeth straightened?

Q. Dear Dr Caplan I am in my 50’s and would like to have my lower teeth straightened. I do have some gum recession. Would the recession prohibit me receiving this treatment and would the treatment be more likely to cause my teeth to loosen?

A. Your bone support would

need to be assesed using Xrays.  If you have enough support to your roots orthodontics should be fine

dr julian caplan

Dr Julian Caplan
Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street
St. Albans Hertfordshire
AL1 3EN

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