“Can I get braces even if my teeth are straight?”
I am a 23 year old male. I want to know if I can get braces even if my teeth are straight?
6 Answers
Yes. I would see an orthodontist to see what the best treatment would be. We put Ortho on patients for other reasons than to just straighten teeth (close spaces, correct a bite, prepare teeth for certain restorations, etc.
There are various reasons for needing braces. The most common is the desire to straighten malpositioned or crooked teeth. You state that your teeth are straight. Are your upper & lower jaws misaligned? Do your teeth not mesh together properly? Do you have temporomandibular joint dysfunction? What problem do you feel exists & why do you feel that you need braces? I recommend that you see an orthodontist to have your bite & jaw function evaluated.
Sincerely,
Carrol Fenn, DDS
Sincerely,
Carrol Fenn, DDS
Yes, but why? If the front teeth in the esthetic zone (that which you see in a broad smile) look well-aligned, you may have a bite discrepancy in the back teeth area. Find an orthodontist in your home area that can consult with you before proceeding with braces. There is a fee to pay, and there could be dental problems that need attention before braces are under way!
It would only be ethical to give a patient braces if the patient needed them to improve the position of their teeth or for esthetic reasons. It is more difficult to keep your teeth clean while wearing braces and they should only be worn when necessary .
Dr. Drew Shulman
Dr. Drew Shulman
Braces are a tool for straightening teeth. If they are already straight, then they are unnecessary. If you have another reason for requesting braces, please speak to your dentist about this. Hope this is helpful.
Yes, but why?
