Can injured front teeth be straightened and whitened?

Q. Hello, i am a 16 year old who had a dental injury while playing football 2 years ago. This involved my front left tooth falling straight out and my front right being extreamely loose. I had an operation to put the tooth back in and root canal treatment also. I have recently found out my front right now needs root treatment as its very sensitive to hot and cold. However, cut to the point, i was wondering if my front teeth can be straightened in any way, my dentist has told me braces could speed up the rate of resortion. He has also told me that by the time i am 40 it will need taking out, this was shocking news to me. What would be the best solution to straightening and is my dentist just being pessimistic?. Thanks. P.S Since my front teeth may soon discolour due to the treatment, what would be the best method of whitening?.,
A. The outlook for teeth that have been reimplanted is a concern and I would not recommend anything that might further increase the risk of the root dissolving /resorbing. Tooth whitening and orthodontics should be viewd with caution. Veneers might be an option in some cases were the teeth were stable. If the teeth are already poor quality extraction and replacement with bridges, dentures or implants are considerations. StJohns Dental practice in Birmingham is 1 minute from New Street station. We offer a free initial consultation for cosmetic cases. Call Amy on 0121 643 0610 for details or follow the weblink from CDG.Rob
Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

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