Tag: missing teeth

Dental implants or braces first?

I have 3 missing teeth and I also need braces. I haven’t made any appointments with dentist yet about it. I just want to know if there is a certain order that I need to do it. Braces or implants first? Thanks – Gloria

 

Gloria – There are some instances where teeth next to the missing ones won’t be moved with braces, in which case, the dental implants can be placed first.

But dental implants won’t move after they have been placed. If there are teeth near your missing teeth that need to be repositioned, your treatment with braces should be completed before you get the implants.

Speak with your orthodontist about which teeth will be affected by your braces and when the implants should be placed to get the best results.

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Can you use Snap on smile with missing teeth

I have about 11 missing teeth. Five are on the bottom and the rest are on the top. I can’t afford dental implants, but wondered if I could use a snap on smile? Do I have too many teeth missing? How much will it cost?

Wallace-Alabama

Wallace,

You can use Snap-On Smile with missing teeth if you have enough teeth to hold the appliance in place. It sounds like you might. The cost varies from dentist to dentist. The variations are based on how much time they spend with your smile design. I certainly wouldn’t go with the cheapest, because you want your new smile to look as beautiful as possible. Ask for pictures showing samples of their work.

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Implants or Lumineers?

I have missing lateral incisors. I had read that doing orthodontics and dental implants is the best option to replace the missing teeth, but my dentist says he can make canines look like lateral incisors with Lumineers. Will that look normal? I know it’s cheaper, but I don’t want to end up looking weird.

Thanks-Cathey R.

 

Dear Cathey,

I would be very hesitant to agree with a Lumineers course of treatment. What your dentist is suggesting is extremely difficult to accomplish and it look beautiful. While it is possible if you went to the top cosmetic dentist in the country they could probably do it, I’m guessing they would suggest you use dental implants. They are the closest thing you can get to a natural tooth. Although they are an advanced dental procedure, it is much easier to get gorgeous results. You can learn more about dental implants by visiting our website.

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