My erupting wisdom teeth have made my front otherwise health teeth overlap. Would braces damage my teeth?

Q. Hi, at 29 I have been advised that I have very good teeth, they are strong I have no problems at all and they are all in very good condition with no fillings. However from a young age I was advised that I had too many teeth, which until now although my teeth aren’t particularly straight on top, I was not too bothered because they are in such good condition and I was worried that a brace would damage my teeth, however over the last 6 months or so my wisdom teeth have started to come through causing an overlap of my two front teeth, and increasing discomfort. I realise that I may have to have some form of orthodontic treatment, but I am very nervous about damaging my teeth by having a brace, however I would like to have straight teeth. I would be grateful therefore if you could please advise of the options available and whether my worries are founded. Many thanks in advance.,
A. Dear Enquirer, It’s great that you have a good healthy set of teeth. The appearance of your wisdom teeth may be a cause for discomfort that may get better as the teeth fully come through. If the pain continues over time then it is easy to remove upper wisdom teeth. The overlap of your front teeth which is now causing you concern is easily treatable nowadays with the use of fixed or removable braces and all treatments are completely safe and ‘tooth kind’ when performed by a specialist orthodontist, so you will not damage your teeth as long as you maintain a good hygiene regime every day. 
Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma
August 13th, 2014 at 08:47 PM
Chloe fitton Says :

I have just had my braces off,I have also had a fixed retainer fitted over the front 6 of my teeth.I have now noticed that my wisdom teeth have started coming through will this cause movement In my front teeth whilst my fixed retainer is in place ?

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