Question 1

can milk give you straight teeth and a healthy smile?

Accepted Answer

No: Milk won't make your teeth straight.  Its calcium and vitamin d (added) may help strengthen all your bones, including teeth.  But it really has no health benefit at all after early childhood.  It's all propaganda from the dairy and cattle industry.

Question 2

what can i do to keep my teeth straight?

Accepted Answer

Retainer: Have your dentist or orthodontist fabricate a retainer for you. Since our bodies change over time, bit by bit, our teeth can also shift. By wearing a retainer at night, that shifting can be minimized and possibly prevented.

Question 3

can just a retainer make my teeth straight?

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No: Retainers only are designed to retain what the end point of orthodontics created.  Moving teeth require active appliances.  See your dentist/orthodontist for what is best for you.

Question 4

will my teeth have to be straight to get lumineers?

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Depends: The purpose of lumineers is to make a smile look better or perfect.  If your teeth are extremely crooked, then either they need to be orthodontically moved or may need to be adjusted (trimmed) so the lumineers will look better.  If you will accept a less than ideal final result, then possibly you may not need tooth movement or adjustment.  Talk to your dentist.

Question 5

i was wondering is it important to have straight teeth?

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Absolutely: Straight teeth work better, undergo less wear and tear, are easier to clean, last longer, are less involved with gum disease. We know from many psychologic studies that attractive people receive better treatment than unattractive people.  Two absolutely equally qualified people go in for a job.  One has a smashing smile, the other has snaggle-teeth.  Which one gets the job?

Question 6

how important is it for toddlers to have straight teeth?

Accepted Answer

Vague: How old is the toddler? 4 or  8 or 13? The toddler (or young adult) should be evaluated by either a pediatric dentist or orthodontist. Straight teeth are only part of the issue... growth can be tweaked to an extent in certain circumstances to align teeth, make room, and prevent major future treatment. Each smile and face is unique, so you'll need to be seen locally for specific advice.

Question 7

i'm wondering what is the best way to get straight teeth?

Accepted Answer

I would encourage: You to consult with an orthodontist regarding what your best options are.

Question 8

need some help with crooked crowded teeth how do i make it straight?

Accepted Answer

Orthodontist: An orthodontist can help you straighten those crooked teeth and give you the smile that you want.

Question 9

what are the options if y o ur tiddler does not have straight teeth, and is it important?

Accepted Answer

Wait some time: The position of teeth is determined by many factors including pressure from the tongue, lips, cheeks or any other forces bought by habits such as thumb sucking, pacifiers, baby bottles,etc. Avoid any habits and allow the natural process of growth to take place. If later ( age 6-8) a  lack of space exists for erupting teeth monitoring will be necessary for possible referral to orthodontist.

Question 10

my teeth are very straight, my ortho did some edits in my bracket & now my bottom tooth is pulled out higher than the one next to it, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No it is not normal: The situation you described needs professional attention and cannot be solved in this forum.. I would recommend returning to the orthodontist who placed the braces and discussing the options.

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