I have been told that I need to have teeth removed and then braces, what advice can you offer?

Q.
Dear Dr Hughes,

I have just been to have a consultation for Invisalign at an orthodontists in Exeter. I was told that invisalign could straighten my teeth perfectly, however because my front teeth project forward (10mm i think he said), my teeth would look straight but the front ones would stick out even more (maybe 11mm). Instead, the dentist recommended that I first have a molar taken out of each side of my top teeth, then have train tracks for around 18months as these would straighten and bring my front teeth in further. I really do not want train tracks (I know you can get white ones etc) and wondered if you had any other suggestions? My teeth are not in major need of restoration, it is just mainly the top right lateral incisor that is twisted so half is underneath the front tooth next to it, and of course the projection of my front teeth. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

A.
Thank you for your enquiry.

I always recommend that you have a second consultation if you have been told to remove healthy teeth. I would recommend you have a comprehensive consultation with a specialist orthodontist before you decide what to do.

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

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