What would be the best way to have my teeth fixed? I HATE them.

[bubblegum8558]

I've had bad teeth ever since I lost my baby ones, what really bothers me is that the front two are REALLY long compared to the rest of the top two. it makes me so self concious; i can't even smile properly in photos because I don't want anyone to see my teeth. I even try not to open my mouth too much when I talk so people don't see my teeth, so I mumble so much.
One of my front teeth is also really yellow compared to the other ones.

How would I be best to go about getting this fixed?
I'm willing to use all of my savings on this, because I'm going to university at the start of next year and I actually want to feel confident in myself, and not feel like everyone is judging me on my teeth.
Please help me guys

[Dr Sepehrara]

Hi

I would recommend a consultation with a cosmetic dentist, to allow them to examine your mouth and therefore give you the options. Unfortunately it is impossible to tell you without this being done.

[prosman]

or an orthodontist as i presume you are still quite young if just starting uni

[Dr Pav Khaira]

There are a number of different potential causes for what you describe. You really need to see a good cosmetic dentist who can check whether it is a brace problem, a gum position problem or a combination of the two.

The treatments for the different problems are extremely different, and it is important to have the correct treatment in order to get a good result

I hope this helps

[davidbloom]

There are many different solutions depending on the diagnosis of the
problem. The dark tooth may be dead and require a root treatment
followed by internal bleaching. If is not dead it may be possible to
just externally bleach it to match the colour of the other teeth. With
regards to the different size of the front teeth, one needs to work out
via proportions which teeth are big and which are small. It may be
possible to then add to any small teeth either via bonding with a
plastic tooth coloured material or with porcelain veneers. If some teeth
are too large (which is unlikely but possible) they can be reduced
either by reshaping the enamel or if extreme by over reducing the tooth
and replacing with porcelain(less than is removed). This latter option
if extreme may require a root canal treatment.

You should arrange a consultation with a dentist who is ideally
accredited by the British academy of cosmetic dentistry or if not at
least a full member of this academy

Regards

David Bloom
Past President BACD
Accredited member BACD

[prosman]

You should arrange a consultation with a dentist who is ideally
accredited by the British academy of cosmetic dentistry or if not at
least a full member of this academy

Hi David
You seem to have missed out other groups that may be in as good or even better places to advise on such treatments such as GDC registered Orthodontist, Restorative and Prosthodontic specialists?
Not to mention she may need gum surgery etc...
Being BACD accredited is not the be all and end all of cosmetic dentistry.
Cheers
Nick

[prosman]

i would suggest, finding one that you feel comfortable with...

Good advice ebobeye

As long as you feel confident and comfortable with a dentist, then that is a good start