My front tooth is sticking out can i replace it with an implant?

My 1 front tooth is sticking out is there any way i can have it out and have an implant put in or any other treatment as i do not want any kind of braces

A. Dear S

If you’re tooth is sticking out there are 3 ways to treat it. The best way is by orthodontics as it is the least invasive and best way to treat it. Treatment time can be as little 3 months with invisible orthodontics, the treatment is very discreet and flexible to fit in to your lifestyle. The next option is to try to reduce the portion of tooth that sticks out and place a porcelain veneer, depending on how much of your tooth sticks out will determine the extent of treatment required, although this is a much quicker treatment it can be very aggressive. The final option would be to remove the tooth and place a implant this is the longest treatment time and most aggressive. All these ideas are speculative, as I would need to assess you before coming up with definitive options.
I hope this helps.

Dr Riten Patel BDS

Mulberry Dental

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One Response to “My front tooth is sticking out can i replace it with an implant?”

1. Fatima Sulieman Says:
   March 31st, 2008 at 1:12 pm

   All my front teeth stick out and it depresses me. I don’t know how to fix the problem but i’d like a quick,succesful and affordable solution! Could you help ?

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