Do my teeth really need all the extra work before I get braces?!
Question: I have an open bite that developed over the past 7 years (I'm 31). Of course I need braces and this is what my main dentist stated. But he was also talking about pulling wisdom teeth and getting cavities filled before getting braces. My wisdome teeth don't bother me, nor do the cavities. Howver the bite is bothering me because it's affecting my speech and the way I eat, so I want that taken care of asap.
Now I do have a molar that needs a root canal and crown, so I can understand getting that done. But can't all those other procedures wait until after I get braces put on? Should I get a second and third opinion?
Answers: I have an open bite that developed over the past 7 years (I'm 31). Of course I need braces and this is what my main dentist stated. But he was also talking about pulling wisdom teeth and getting cavities filled before getting braces. My wisdome teeth don't bother me, nor do the cavities. Howver the bite is bothering me because it's affecting my speech and the way I eat, so I want that taken care of asap.
Now I do have a molar that needs a root canal and crown, so I can understand getting that done. But can't all those other procedures wait until after I get braces put on? Should I get a second and third opinion?
Hello,
I recently had braces put on this Friday...I went through a WHOLE lot of work just to get my teeth ready for the braces.
I know it's standard procedure to fill all cavities before putting the braces on. With me and my particular case my dentist and Orthodontist work carefully together to make a plan that would benefit the perfect results. We decided that 3 of wisdom teeth need to be removed and one is going to be pushed forward in place of back molar we decided to pull. My top bicuspid teeth (also known as the first set of fangs) are going to be removed, but they wanted to have the braces on for that particular part. I guess, what I'm saying is things may not always make sense to us, but this is their profession. So you have to think you're best interest is kept in mind, and if you don't think it is...maybe you need to find someone who you do trust. You are spending time and money for something that you want to be perfect, so if getting a second opinion makes you feel at ease, by all means do so. You can always ask the dentist or orthodontist questions about the procedures, maybe they can explain it to you so you do understand it.
I wish you the best of luck...
Just think in a couple of years (If you're like me)
you'll have the smile you always dreamed about
Braces can be a breeding ground for cavities because they are hard to clean around. So get the cavities fixed. Wisdom teether probably have to come out to make room for the teeth to shift to the right position.
As for getting another opinion, always.
Having had braces I know that even getting your teeth cleaned is a huge pain when you have them! So for your own benefit its best to have that work done now while they aren't bothering you. If they were to start bothering you while you had braces it would be an even bigger mess to fix. Also wisdom teeth can put pressure on your normal teeth that can make teeth that have been straighten crowd and go crooked after you have your braces taken off. That happened to me, so best not to take chances and just have them out now.
Your wisdom teeth can totally mess up all the work done by braces if you wait. Braces do seem to harvest bacteria that causes cavities. You will have bands on your molars, so if there is anything needing to be done to them it should be done before the braces go on. If the cavities go untreated they can get worse and lead to tooth decay and further root canals or work.
I am getting my braces on Friday. I am 36. I had to have all the routine stuff done- check for cavities, had to have a root canal and one extraction. Kinda a pain to do all of it, but is all has to be done prior. I did not have any cavities filled; my old silver ones will be replaced after braces. The ortho said my teeth will shift, so the cosmetic needs should be done after.
Good luck, don't delay. Get your braces. I know it will hurt and be a blow to my vanity, but I know my teeth will be Hollywood great when I am finally done in 14 months.
most dentists recommend the removal of wisdom teeth before brackets are placed..
it is much easier to do filling without braces, sometimes a bracket is loosened while fillings are being done... the cavities may not be bothering you now, but they do not get better only worse...
if you are going to the expense of braces, you should make sure your teeth are healthy .....
better to get it done in that order. braces may need to be refitted if the other work is done after the braces are fitted.
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