Thread: 17 year old with poor teeth
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12-06-2010, 08:34 PM #1
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17 year old with poor teeth
Hey everyone - First post here.
As the title says I'm 17 years old. 15 of those years were spent eating a terrible diet (Cakes, pies, sweets & chocalate a few times a day - I'm active so I don't gain much weight) and I had prolonged tetracycline use which has stained teeth. My teeth are straight but the front 6 on the top have quite large gaps.
What could I do to:
A.) Reverse damage of poor nutrition & a very high sugar diet
B.) Lose Gaps
C.) Whiten teeth to get a 'Hollywood Smile' before I go there next year
Thanks for any help - also an idea of proce would be nice
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12-09-2010, 10:32 AM #2
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Can no-one give me any advice?
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12-10-2010, 12:57 AM #3
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A - I dont think you would be able to reverse tooth decay or damage but by improving your diet and visiting a dentist / hygienist on a regular basis you could improve your overall oral health and habits
B - there are a few ways to close gaps but it really depends on your teeth and how big the gaps are. Options include dental implants, bridges and orthodontics
C- tetracycline staining is difficult to whiten but in your situation I would try Enlighten deep bleaching and if this doesn't work then possibly veneers.
Your best bet would be to see a dentist for a consultation for some good advice.admin