Question 1

how long will it take retainer to straighten crooked teeth?

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Depends: Depends on how crooked your teeth are to begin with.Only orthodontist can tell you how long it will take after examining you. It will straighten up in 3 months to 1-2 years .After that , you need to still keep retainer, probably another year. It all depends on severity of crookedness.

Question 2

would a dental retainer fix one crooked tooth?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the tooth is crooked because there is not enough space, you may need more than a retainer.  Visit a dentist for an evaluation and treatment.

Question 3

out of the three, which one takes longer to fix: widely spaced teeth, really crowded teeth, or crooked teeth?

Accepted Answer

Guess at lottery: All the situations you mentioned will take time. And you do not to rush things with orthodontics.  Most conditions can be fixed with braces alone, but sometimes surgery is needed.  I see your age is 44, with that you definitely want to take time moving teeth.  Moving them too fast as a adult could cause more trouble than you think.  Like root resorption.

Question 4

needing expert help. i have crooked teeth, i am looking so bad, even i cannot take my photo, what i can do, ?

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Go for a: Dental consult with a general dentist (or prosthodontist) and an orthodontist. Together, they can formulate a treatment plan to improve your smile.

Question 5

please help! what is the best way to straighten my crooked teeth?

Accepted Answer

Orthodontics: Orthodontics is by far the best way to straighten malpositioned teeth. A consultation with an orthodontist on staten island can give you some idea as to the scope and cost of the treatment you might need.

Question 6

what could an ortho. do to straighten one tooth or improve the single crooked tooth up top?

Accepted Answer

Not good: If 1 tooth appears out of line most often others are also out of line.  See an orthodontist to have your occlusion evaluated and your chief complaint  addressed.  There are a multitude of treatment options available depending on your individual requirement.

Question 7

how do i fix crooked teeth without gaps?

Accepted Answer

Severity: If teeth are mildly crooked, restorative dentistry (reshaping, crowns, veneers, bonding, etc.) may be the answer.  If teeth are mildly to severely crowded, straightening may be the best option.  Talk to both your General Dentist and an Orthodontic Specialist, then you can decide what's best for you based on individualized professional advice.

Question 8

are some people  born with crooked teeth?

Accepted Answer

Born ??: Most people are toothless at birth. They are often born with a genetic predisposition to irregular placement, or crowding based on the size of the jaw. The early teeth don't  always have the same pattern as the adult teeth.

Question 9

can you get surgery to fix your crooked teeth?

Accepted Answer

That's drastic: Surgery can be done to correct severe jaw misalignment. Orthodontics is the best way to straighten crooked teeth.

Question 10

what is the best way to fix an overbite and crooked teeth?

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Orthodontics: Consult with an orthodontist in your area to see what can be done for your specific situation.

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