I am 56yrs old and have been ashamed of my protruding upper and lower teeth

Q. Hello, I am 56yrs old and have been ashamed of my slightly protruding upper and lower teeth for so long. I also suffer with a degree of gum disease and teeth whitening has not worked for me. Is there a treatment (not braces / Invisalign) which allows the upper and lower sets to be better aligned / positioned which does not impair the bite and for veneers or other treatment to improve the look and colour?

A.

You could have veneers/ crowns, but you should have the gum disease treated first. The longevity and predicability of any cosmetic procedure is greatly reduced in the presence of gum disease. More over  the gum disease makes your teeth mobile and if there is excess pressure on your front teeth could cause them to protrude even more
Kind regards

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri
June 29th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Aubrey Says :

for protruding upper and lower teeth, what method of correction can be used to push them in apart from braces?

June 29th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Elena Says :

Only braces or surgery can help you if the bite needs correction

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