I have a big problem. In primary school I was supposed to wear braces, but I did not. My two upper front teeth somehow grow inward; they are recessed inward. I would like to know what I can do and whether some kind of operation is also possible. mateja
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
The first treatment of choice is orthodontic treatment: placement of a fixed appliance, which you would probably have to wear for one year. Without an examination it would be difficult to tell you whether an additional procedure is needed beforehand (tooth extraction, narrowing of tooth crowns...).
Another way of correcting the problem is to make dental crowns or aesthetic veneers. Compared with the first method, this is a relatively quick procedure, since the restoration is completed in ten days. However, the procedure is relatively radical because it affects the integrity of the enamel on the teeth concerned, which is irreversible.
We decide together which of the procedures is better during a clinical examination, where we take into account all the factors that influence one of the possible decisions.
Have a nice day!