How do i fix my canine teeth? Braces...or retainers, what other options do i have? HELP!?

I REALLY REALLY HATE MY TEETH!!





A few months ago i got my baby canine teeth pulled out coz my adult ones were growing through my upper-gum. But now my adult canines are way too high and make me look gappy and chipmonk...ish. GRRRR!


I hate smiling and find it hard to give ppl eye contact when i speak becoz its so embarrassing!! Its taking away all my self confidence. My parents dont particually want me to get braces...or even see a orthadontist seen as they dont think they'll be able to do anything (like put braces on) coz my teeth are so high in my gums. They dont understand just how much they worry me.


Plz plz plz give me any ideas or advice. Thankyou XX

How do i fix my canine teeth? Braces...or retainers, what other options do i have? HELP!?
Ask your parents to just take you for a ONE TIME CONSULTATION with an orthodontist. That way they can find out what exactly CAN be done, and make an informed decision.
Reply:Explain to your parents that braces have changed alot. Firstly an appointment with an orthodontist is good or even a functional orthodontist is better. If your parents feel that they are concerned with the price go for a consultation with a dentist who has been doing orthodontics for a few years.


The options for treatment depends on the amount of crowding that you have. We generally try to go as far possible non extraction. Use functional appliances to expand the arch and create space. If the crowding is very bad then self ligating type of braces are able to create space as well as move the teeth. You must be approximately 13-15 years of age. With non-extraction orthodontics you get a wider smile and you dont get a spoon shape (sunken-in ) face. At this age it is easier to get a better result becuase you are able to work with the growing child.Although orthodontics can be done at any age.





Good Luck
Reply:Ugh..dude. I have the same exact problem. when i close my mouth it makes my face look funny and when i smile its so ucky lol. but tell your parents that braces will help. because im getting them and the dentist lady er whatever said that its gunna change my face profile and everything. But another way if youre parents refuse iz...... well i tried pushing my teeth every 5 minutes real hard to the place i wanted them and suprisingly in like 3 weeks u'll see a small difference. so just keep doing that

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