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Fixing a single front tooth

The tooth just to the right of my front tooth is crooked. It goes a little behind the other teeth. I’ve had one dentist say braces were my only option. Another suggested I just pull that tooth. I don’t like either suggestion, but given the choice between the two, I’d pick pulling the tooth. I have a last ditch effort to keep my tooth. Is there any chance Invisalign would work in my case?

Penny

Dear Penny,

Whatever you do, don’t let anyone pull the tooth. Your smile would never look right. Even if people didn’t know exactly why, an uneven number of front teeth will always look off.

You have two great options for straightening your tooth.

Option One: Invisalign

Invisalign aligner
Invisalign: The adult solutions to braces

Yes, Invisalign is an option for you. It used to be that it could only handle the ideal cases, but that is no longer true. Advancements in Invisalign have enabled it to take on more challenging cases these days.

It has an additional benefit as well. The aligners can double as teeth whitening trays. This will enable you to straighten and whiten your teeth at the same time. It’s like getting a mini smile makeover.

Option Two: Porcelain Veneers

A single porcelain veneer being placed on a tooth

These are more useful if you want to change more about your smile. Porcelain veneers are the go-to procedure for total smile makeovers. It can simultaneously, change the shape, size, and color of your teeth.

While it won’t straight the crooked tooth the way Invisalign will, it will make your smile look completely straight.

One thing to be aware of is while any dentist who offers Invisalign can use it with equal skill, it takes an expert cosmetic dentist to do a beautiful smile makeover. The best cosmetic dentists are AACD accredited. They can create a stunning smile for you.

This blog is brought to you by Louisiana Cosmetid Dentist Dr. Mike Malone.