Baulkham Hills Dentist Treatment
Few of us have naturally neat teeth. Most of us have at least some form of dental restoration or orthodontic at some point to improve our teeth, perhaps a combination of both. But some combinations of dental alterations and orthodontic work are not possible. Or more correctly, any combined work must be done in the right order.
Orthodontic work, braces that align teeth, is usually carried out in our late teens. This gives us the benefit of improved teeth for the rest of our lives. Other dental restoration work, like crowns or implants, are usually carried out after the orthodontic work is complete.
Braces can be put on the teeth after some of the teeth have been crowned. These braces can be used move any of the teeth for a neater, better functioning mouth.
The crowned teeth can be moved by braces because the crown only coverers the visible surface of the tooth, the part above the gum line. The root of the tooth, below the gum line, can be moved by the braces.
A dentist will use a different type of adhesive on a crowned tooth when attaching braces. This prevents the crown surface from being damaged. The technique used with braces on a crowned tooth is a little different to the technique used with natural teeth, but the procedure is still possible.
Invisalign, a series of clear alignment mouthguards, is another option for straightening crowned teeth.
Braces cannot be used on implanted teeth.
Implants are an artificial tooth with a metal post in place of the tooth root. This metal post is permanently bonded to the jawbone, and cannot be easily moved. Braces and other orthodontic alignment work are ineffective on implant teeth.
Of course, braces can be used to align other natural teeth in the mouth, just not the implanted teeth. Braces can still be used to move natural teeth relative to the implanted teeth.
It is still best to have the orthodontic work done before receiving any implants or crowns.
Orthodontic work give us the benefit of better teeth for the rest of our lives. Crowns and implants can also be used to fix damaged or poorly formed teeth. Your dentist and orthodontist will be able to determine the best combination and order of treatments to give you the best mouth possible.
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