Q. Hi, I have severe overcrowding of my upper 4 front teeth. Recently i went to a dentist who suggested the six month brace, however i went to another dentist and she recommended that i have my four teeth extracted and a bridge put in place. This dentist said that the six month smile does not work on teeth which are severley crowded. I’m so confused, im not sure what to believe. I find i just get everyone building my hopes up and then getting blown out the window the next minute! (sorry just had to have a lil rant!) i would appreciate your opinion as to whether six month smile braces are suitable for severe crowded teeth and if not is bridging the next option? Many thanks 

A. Certainly do not get the teeth extracted and a brige placed! This is the totally wrong thing to do for something that can be correctly non-invasively. Once a tooth is extracted cannoth be replaced and a bridge last 10-15years, so would be a life time expense as you would have to get it replaced possible quite a few times throughout your life.
If the 6 month brace is not suitable, than there is certianly a brace that can. If you want something invisible then perhaps invisalign may be suitable, if not then lingual brace (these are braces fixed to the inside of your teeth).
I advise you book an appointment with an orthodontist.
If you would like a recommendation, my collegue Dr Darsh Patel is an exellent oerthodontist, offering every brace there is out there, and if you can our team a call on 020 7612 9810 they would be happy to help you.

Kind regards
Dr Justin Glaister
www.umbrellasmiles.com

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF