Can You Get Braces with Missing Teeth?

Are you wondering if you can still get braces if you have one or more missing teeth? What should you do if you have a tooth that has been hindered from erupting properly because of crowding? Many people with missing teeth think they don’t qualify for braces because of their missing teeth. The good news is that people with missing teeth can actually get braces if they are the right candidates.

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In other cases, it would be better to have the tooth added by a dentist. The aim of this procedure is to open up the appropriate amount of space in your mouth to accommodate the replacement tooth using braces or clear aligners. An implant or a bridge will be placed in your mouth and you will be fitted with a partial denture or implant. There is no problem with doing this with multiple teeth – it just may take a longer period of time and more careful orthodontia to get the results you desire.

Can you get braces if you have dentures?

It is possible to have braces on your remaining teeth even if you have partial dentures.

In the event of a partial denture masking your lost teeth, there can be a number of reasons why you might need braces.

Mostly, you will have partial dentures and braces if you go for a combined and multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

For instance, if you are considering a fixed prosthetic based on dental implants, then you may be required to wear braces first, in order to create an adequate space for the dental implants while still wearing a partial denture. At certain moments of your treatment, you may have to make adjustments to your partial denture.

Can I get braces with a broken​ or chipped​ tooth?

Having a chipped or damaged tooth does not prevent you from getting braces. A dentist who practices general dentistry works closely with an orthodontic specialist to ensure your mouth and teeth are in good health. There is no reason to not use Invisalign or braces if the chipped tooth has been treated.

Your overall dental health plays a major role in determining whether braces or Invisalign are right for you. You may be referred to a dentist for tooth repair before going through with braces if your tooth is chipped or damaged. In the case of a previously chipped or damaged tooth, your orthodontist will want to take extra precautions to make sure the integrity of that tooth is maintained.

C​an I have braces with missing molar teeth? 

If you are missing one or more teeth, then you can wear braces if you have one or more gaps between your teeth. Please consult your orthodontist before you take this step. The orthodontist can give you the best advice regarding braces based on various factors such as whether the space needs to be maintained or whether it needs to be closed with the existing teeth, such as whether a missing tooth needs to be restored.

C​onclusion​

In the case that you lose a tooth, it can cause a lot of problems for your appearance since it can greatly affect the way you look. Even so, this does not mean it is impossible for you to restore that beautiful smile. In fact, braces are often an exemplary solution to replace missing teeth. It is possible to straighten your teeth with braces both as an adult and as a child and it will take less than 2 years to complete.

 

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Can You Get Braces with Missing Teeth?