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02-15-2008, 11:16 AM #1
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Straightening crooked teeth for wedding
Hi
I'd be really grateful if someone could give me some advice.
I've just come back from my regular dentist, who I'd been to see re the possibility of improving my smile before my wedding in June 09.
All my teeth are crooked but I'd just like to improve the appearance of the top front teeth (that show in photos) as the two teeth on the left of my front two are twisted (one 90 degrees) and stick out.
I didn't have them straightened as a teenager as there was a 2 year 'unofficial' waiting list for the then 18month waiting list, which would have meant I wouldn't have started treatment until I was nearly 17 and about to embark on music college auditions.
The dentist has just told me there is nothing they can do except refer me to an orthodontist who would have to do braces, which could take 2 years, meaning I'd have to have braces in my wedding photos instead
Is there really no other alternative? Can't believe how gutted I am - I never smile in photos as I hate my teeth so much but I can't not smile on my wedding day!
Thanks,
Elizabeth
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02-25-2008, 02:00 PM #2
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Thanks
Thanks for the advice Karen. I'm off to see a dentist in the Midlands re invisalign on Thursday so fingers crossed for good news!
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02-25-2008, 02:03 PM #3
Elizabeth, I can certainly understand your frustrations.
As Dr Gangotra has mentioned, there are a number of things we can do for you. If you were suitable, the Inman aligner may be able to straighten your teeth in 3 months or less. I am currently undertaking a case which we expected to take 2 years with Invisalign and expect to be finished in 5 months.
Veneers would certainly be an option. Again, if a little bracework can be permitted to put the teeth in to a more ideal position, we can use veneers to finish everything off and reduce treatment time accordingly.
This type of work is not easy so you should choose your dentist accordingly who can deliver these types of results
Hope this helps
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