By Orthodontics Editor, on June 24th, 2009
I recently had some work done, got bridges on both of my upper back teeth, each is a 5 unit bridge.
The dentist that did this work has been adjusting them.
Since then I’ve been noticing that my teeth are sprading out more than they were, they call it an overjet..
I am uncomftorable with my smile and want to get them fixed, same dentist that did my bridges suggested that I get invisalign, that he would bring my upper teeth in, and the lower bring out, because my jaw is in, that I had never heard.
Second option went to an orthodontist said there is not much space to push my teeth in, but can deffenitely get some results closing the spaces and pushing them in, and the lower would be coming in as well
opposite of what the other dentist told me.
I have also been to different orthontists and all say we cant work on your teeth there is no room to move them back.
I am confused dont know if I should go to the dentist that worked on my bridges and still went back to him more than 4 times for adjustments and if now they will be ok.
Or go to the orthodontist that offers me clear braces for $1,500 less than getting invisalign,
Who do you think would do a better job, honestly?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 16th, 2009
My dentist offers Invisalign. I’ve been with him for years and trust him. He says I am only an express case with is about $2,600. Is he qualified to give me Invisalign or should I go to an orthodontist?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 10th, 2009
your opinions and personal experiences on which you think is a better idea or other options on fixing an overbite. first orthodontist visit tomorrow and just want to be prepared for the worst!!
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 4th, 2009
i went to the orthodontist and he said that i could use invisalign express, but im wondering if he can place regular/metal braces on me. just wondering since the cost of both are very different. when he told me invisalign is that my only option or can i also have regular braces placed on my teet?
By Orthodontics Editor, on May 30th, 2009
I want to get rid of braces metal braces and get invisalign. I want to know if it would cost extra to switch because I don’t even want to bring it up with my parents if it does because they’ll say I ask for to much. I kind of agree with them but I still don’t want to hear them tell me that. My orthodontist is qualified to do the invisalign, I’ve had my braces for about 7 months now. So would it cost extra if so how much more?
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Orthodontics Defined Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
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