For a 14-year-old who needs to pull out 4 teeth (2 on top and 2 on bottom), Would the braces be well done by a general dentist? Leave any effects? Please help. Thank you.
2007-06-22 15:48:04 · 17 answers · asked by Tina 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I wouldn't recommend having braces by a general Dentist. They go and get certificates to be able to do it but it's not what they have their degree in, and it's not what they specialize in. I haven't heard good reports about this situation. Orthodontists go to extra school to perfect orthodontics. That's why they are Orthodontists. Not Dentists who do braces.
2007-06-22 15:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Chapstick 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are a lot of general dentists that do orthodontics. I can't vouch for how well they all do them. An orthodontist trains for extra time to specialize, so I would say they should know more about it than a general DDS. I doubt the price would be significantly different, so why not go to the person that specializes? I have seen a lot of ortho cases that were not handled well by general dentists. Sometimes an orthodontist will manage to straighten the teeth without taking any out. Taking teeth out is not always the best solution.
Let me put it this way, I work in the dental field and I took my daughter to an orthodontist for her braces.
2007-06-22 16:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by toothfairy1987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A true orthodontist would say NO. If the general dentist is certified in Ortho and is staying up on new technology and has the office running efficiently, he probably could do a good job. I would get a second opinion though about the extractions. Some orthodontists don't recommend it or feel it is necessary. Get a second opinion from a true specialist and compare the treatment. I've seen many patients over the years after having extractions for ortho and I think it made their profile flat. My sister is one of them. The money you will spend is worth more than one persons opinion.
2007-06-22 15:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by nancy s 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A general dentist? Well ive only ever heard of orthodontists doing braces. General dentists do teeth pulling fine but I think you should definately consider an orthodontist for braces before a dentist. It may not be as well done or you may have some complications with wires. Just do some research and talk to your dentist and/or parents about it. :)
2007-06-22 15:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, for me my dentist is also an orthodontist, so he can do both braces and reg. teeth work. I also needed 4 teeth pulled, and he did that and it was fine, considering:) Just make sure your dentist is certified to be doing that type work, and if he is go for it.
2007-06-22 15:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by Andrea b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i had four teeth pulled to fit my braces..i didn't kno general dentists could do braces...lol i would ask to see his license...generals dentists pulled my teeth then i was sent to the orthodontist to get my braces on
2007-06-22 15:51:09 · answer #6 · answered by daqueenbee234u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 08:10:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard of a regular dentist doing orthodontic work, it was thru my dentist that i was recommended that my children see the orthodontist, they will work hand in hand with each other, especially since most children need to have some teeth pulled, to make room for there adult teeth and braces, i personally woudl only recommened going to a speciallist, also keep in mind your insurance may only cover braces when done by a orthodontist, for examplw when my regular dentist saw that my sons had no rooom in there jaw for there wisdom teeth, he then referred us to see a oral surgeon, who sprecializes in the removal or teeth, good luck and i hope your child will have a beautiful smile
2007-06-22 15:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by mbpisano 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is very important! VISIT AN ORTHO BEFORE U GET UR TEETH PULLED! i visited a sorry a ortho and he was like u need 4 teeth pulled. i went to a new ortho and they said i never needed them pulled on the bottom. it sucked AND hurt so please dont do it just go to an ortho and get their opinion first!
2007-06-22 16:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by noturaveragegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A regular dentist is not allowed to perform orthodontic procedures. He may pull teeth in preparation, but not install hardware.
2007-06-22 15:51:58 · answer #10 · answered by ersof59 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋