i have a crossbite what treatment would you recommend?

Q. Dear Dr Solanki The 3 upper teeth nearest my left central Inciser are pushed back and the bottom teeth below overlap them!. A few teeth below are also pushed more forward directly below. I think it’s what you call a crossbite. My lower jaw seems out of alignment and goes to the left slightly too, because of my bite. Otherwise my teeth are fine, healthy and white with no fillings. My NHS dentist doesn’t care and just laughed and said it adds character to me. I’m 33 now and my old dentist should have recommended braces when I was a child or maybe it has got worse over time. It’s really affecting my confidence and how I feel people view me. My personal and professional life is a non-starter with how I feel now. what treatment would you recommend?.

A. If it is really bothering you, then there’s nothing stopping you from getting it sorted. You need to stress to your dentist how important it is to get the teeth starightened. If he/she fails to do anything- then go elsewhere for a 2nd opinion. I would be more than happy to offer you a free consultation at my kissdental practice to discuss your options with you. Good luck

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April 27th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Tia Says :

Hi, I want braces and the main thing that needs correcting is that on one side the top 1st and 2nd molar are missing and the 3rd is greatly mis-aligned which is causing a crossbite. Is it possible to reduce the time I will need to wear braces for by having some sort of partial brace to bring the 3rd molar closer to the position it needs to be and then have the full set off braces put on?

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