braCES ON front crowns--2 with root canals
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:21 am
I am a newbie and initially posted under the Doc section
After being bulimic for much of my adult like, I basically had to have my four front teeth crowned--two having had root canals from an accident. Although they were a bit big--to cover a gap, and long--hence an overjet, I was fairly content for a few years BUT I was also a thumbucker (which kills me to admit) and the crowns have shifted out so now I have two BIG, buck teeth with crowns.
My dentist said that it was the best crown work he could do under the conditions. I went to an orthodontist and he (to my surprise) said that he could indeed fix things with braces. He said I may have to have new crowns after but perhaps he could slenderize somewhat.
My main concern is that my teeth will actually become loose and fall out from the braces. I am soooooo unhappy currently so I do not know if I should just take the plunge and see what happens.
Can anyone share experiences with this??? The "not a major problem" from the orthodontist seems a bit undercautious...
After being bulimic for much of my adult like, I basically had to have my four front teeth crowned--two having had root canals from an accident. Although they were a bit big--to cover a gap, and long--hence an overjet, I was fairly content for a few years BUT I was also a thumbucker (which kills me to admit) and the crowns have shifted out so now I have two BIG, buck teeth with crowns.
My dentist said that it was the best crown work he could do under the conditions. I went to an orthodontist and he (to my surprise) said that he could indeed fix things with braces. He said I may have to have new crowns after but perhaps he could slenderize somewhat.
My main concern is that my teeth will actually become loose and fall out from the braces. I am soooooo unhappy currently so I do not know if I should just take the plunge and see what happens.
Can anyone share experiences with this??? The "not a major problem" from the orthodontist seems a bit undercautious...