Braces for 4 years and front gap is not closing
Added: March 17, 2008 - 7:25 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Plano, TX
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Case Summary
Exam & Consultation
Crown
Bridge
Dentures / Partials
Porcelain Veneers / Crowns
Dental Implants
Braces / Invisilign
Teeth: 9
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2 months ago
Last Cleaning: 2 months ago
Case Description
I have had braces on for 4 years with very little progress filling a gap in the front of my mouth. I was born without my upper right lateral and a small lateral on the left. The orthodontist had my left lateral extracted and was attempting to move my canine forward to close the gap. I need to go a different route because it is going to take another 4 years (or eternity) to close the gap. The gap is too small for a implant. What should I do? My dentist recommend caps but wanted to charge $6000. I am full time student. I am not employed and I do not have dental insurance. Before braces my teeth looked ok and had no spaces. Now I feel like I have a mess. I want to be able to smile again.
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Reply: Braces for 4 years and front gap is not closing
added: March 18, 2008 - 5:40 AM
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It is very important that while you are still in braces you get the teeth placed where you want them, because once the braces are taken off, you are less likely go go back into braces if needed and the positions of the teeth will have long term ramifications. If you would like a complementary evaluation for us to look at your case and give our thoughts, please contact our office and we would be glad to help you make some of these difficult decisions. Thanks, and good luck!
Reply: Braces for 4 years and front gap is not closing
added: March 18, 2008 - 6:06 PM
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we can give you complimentary 2nd opinion. please call our office 972-355-8568 to see what your options are. There are many options which are more conservative than the options you were given.
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