Can i straighten my teeth after thumb sucking

Q. I am 16. I have been told i can’t have braces to straighten out my front teeth after years of thumb sucking. It has left a gap between them and it upsets me that i can’t get them straight unless i have surgery to correct them. I’m not prepared to do this. Is there any hope at all for me?

A. There are restorative ways to correct your bite problems. It may not be as good a result as if you had surgery but it can be done. I would advise you to seek two or three opinions form orthodontists to make sure that braces are not an option. Also go and see a cosmetic/restorative dentist for an opinion. I have carried out these procedures restoratively so I know that it can be done.

Restorative treatment on your teeth  would require your teeth to be drilled down which, at your age, should be considered very seriously. You are young and you should try to preserve as much tooth structure as possible.
Surgery sounds very traumatic but people recover very quickly and it may be an option to consider.
Once you have all of the options you can make an informed decision.
Kind Regards

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