Is it possible to correct an orthodontist-caused upward-to-the-back cant of the !
Question:
Is it possible to correct an orthodontist-caused upward-to-the-back cant of the upper teeth on one side?
Unsuccessful attempts to pull down a stubborn permanent tooth from the roof of my daughter's mouth (5th tooth back-- pre molar?) raised the whole row of her teeth on that side. After 6 years in braces (she is 18 now) is there any way to get the teeth (and bone structure) down again in line with the other side? The stubborn tooth has been removed with plans to replace it with an implant.
Answers:
HELLO,
IF YOU'RE SPEAKING OF THE WAY THE TWO JAWS RELATE TO EACH OTHERS THIS IS NOT TOOTH RELATED BUT BONE ANATOMY RELATED. BRACES ALONE WON'T HELP THIS, BUT JAW SURGERY WOULD.
CONSULT WITH AN ORAL SURGEON AND ORTHODONTIST REGARDING THIS.