I have been told braces would make my TMJ worse. What are my options to straighten them?
Q.
Hi, I’ve always been very self-conscious about my crooked front teeth. So I decided to have braces. The orthodontist told me that I will need 4 bicuspid tooth extraction. My parents were against it but agree to let me make my own decision. But unfortunately, just a few days ago, I found out that I might have TMJ disorders so I went on asking about it and found it was true. I have TMJ. And some even said that bicuspid extraction will actually cause TMJ to severe. So in the end I had decided not to have braces. But right now I’m still feeling very upset about my teeth. How can I straighten it a little? Braces is definitely out of the question. I just want to make it look better a little, is there anything I can do?
Hi, I’ve always been very self-conscious about my crooked front teeth. So I decided to have braces. The orthodontist told me that I will need 4 bicuspid tooth extraction. My parents were against it but agree to let me make my own decision. But unfortunately, just a few days ago, I found out that I might have TMJ disorders so I went on asking about it and found it was true. I have TMJ. And some even said that bicuspid extraction will actually cause TMJ to severe. So in the end I had decided not to have braces. But right now I’m still feeling very upset about my teeth. How can I straighten it a little? Braces is definitely out of the question. I just want to make it look better a little, is there anything I can do?
A.
Depending on how crooked your teeth are your orthodontist may be able to treatment plan an option for you without needing bicuspid removal. I’d recommend you have another consultation with an orthodontist and at this appointment explain your concerns regarding TMJ disfunction.
Depending on how crooked your teeth are your orthodontist may be able to treatment plan an option for you without needing bicuspid removal. I’d recommend you have another consultation with an orthodontist and at this appointment explain your concerns regarding TMJ disfunction.
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