“Can I Get Braces if I Have a Dental Implant?”

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“Can I Get Braces if I Have a Dental Implant?”

I have a dental implant. Can I Get Braces if I Have a Dental Implant?

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**Dr. Wayne J. Yee** Dentist Portland, Maine · Accepted Answer

Dr. Wayne J. Yee Dentist Portland, Maine

Yes but not typically attached to the implant because the implant is fixed to the bone and will not move.

**Dr. Patricia Bezad** Dentist Yuba City, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Patricia Bezad Dentist Yuba City, CA

Yes, it is possible most of the time.

**Dr. Robert Korwin** Dentist Red Bank, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Korwin Dentist Red Bank, NJ

In most cases, yes you can. There are a few problems, but most can be overcome.

**W. Jack Saxonhouse** Dentist | Periodontics Loxahatchee, Florida · Accepted Answer

W. Jack Saxonhouse Dentist | Periodontics Loxahatchee, Florida

It depends on the situation and where the implant is in your mouth. Check with your dentist.

**Dr. Robert N. Lipner** Dentist New York, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert N. Lipner Dentist New York, New York

Yes but the implant will not move.