Will I need to have milk tooth removed prior to braces?
Q. Hi I am keen to have corrective work carried out. My teeth are overcrowded on both levels and both top incisors are prominent as a result. I lost my milk teeth very late and still have a top row canine milk tooth. My question is, will my remaining milk tooth have to be removed prior to any braces being fitted? I am in my mid twenties and am obviously not looking forward to the prospect of being an adult brace wearer and the thought of having to lose an obvious tooth, wait for the adult one to grow in and then wear braces for a couple of years is a little too much to bear. Many thanks,
A. Quite often milk teeth in adults can remain in situ for many many years. If a tooth has remained in situ till your mid twenties then there is a chance that there willnot be and adult tooth waiting to come through or the adult tooth may be in a position that is preventing it from coming through into the mouth. To determine whether this tooth is fine to be left in place and to detect whether you have an adult tooth waiting to come through in its place an xray would need to be taken. My advice is to book an appointment with a dentist, Often dentists will offer free consultations which will give you more of an idea of the treatment you would require for your desired smile. Hope this has been of some help. Dr K Solanki
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