“Should I get a dental implant before or after braces?”
I am a 32 year old male. I want to know if I should get a dental implant before or after braces?
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That isn’t as easy a question as it might seem. Generally speaking, all restorative much be completed before braces, however, an implant isn’t going to move and may actually interfere with the goal of the braces. My recommendation would be to consult with your general dentist or orthodontist for direction on what is best for you.
This would be a decision that should be made with the dentist who is doing the braces. Without knowing the situation I would say that normally the implant would be placed after the braces have moved the teeth to the correct positions. Be sure and let the dentist know you are planning on having an implant so that space can be left to place it.
You should get the implant after your ortho because you want your teeth in their final position so the implant crown can fit up against the final alignment of your teeth.
Braces are first
A dental implant cannot be moved with braces. An implant is usually placed to fit the teeth when they are lined up where you want them.
Definitely do the braces first and then the implant!! Implants don't move. Get the teeth correctly aligned and then place implant.
In most cases it is best to do braces first to create the space for an implant.
Usually after completion of your Orthodontics treatment.
I recommend discussing this with your orthodontist. In most cases, the implant will be done after the orthodontic treatment has been completed.
