i just was wondering if it's different when u get braces to adjust or fix one tooth rather than fixing alot of them,i mean will i've to wear the same braces and will it be cheaper?
2006-09-16 05:52:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
I am an Orthodontist and probably can answer your question. It is very rare to put a brace on a single tooth. Remember the simple logic about how the braces work "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction". To move that one tooth, you have to get anchorage from other teeth. In addition, how do you know that only one tooth has to be fixed? That tooth may look obvious to you but let your Orthodontist decide on the treatment plan. I had been in practice for about 10 years and I never placed one bracket. So, obviously dont think it will be any cheaper. Hope that helps.
2006-09-17 13:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by DDS, MS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really undertand your question, but if you were going to get braces for one tooth that would be quite unethical, they would just give you a retainer to wear at certain times of the day.
2006-09-16 12:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be cheaper but not that mich prolly becuz they're still braces and cost alot
2006-09-16 12:55:55 · answer #3 · answered by India™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally i have no idea (never had braces) but it will probably be the same but will be taken off sooner
2006-09-16 12:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO NO YOUR DENTIST CAN AND SHOULD FIX ONLY ONE TOOTH WHICH IS NOT IN LINE.
2006-09-16 12:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by chandrasanyal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh!!!
2006-09-16 13:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋