I hv gum recession Can I get my lower teeth straightened?

Q. Dear Dr Caplan I am in my 50’s and would like to have my lower teeth straightened. I do have some gum recession. Would the recession prohibit me receiving this treatment and would the treatment be more likely to cause my teeth to loosen?

A. Your bone support wouldneed to be assesed using Xrays.  If you have enough support to your roots orthodontics should be fine

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

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