A member asked:

Do you think i should get braces to fix 1 crooked tooth and a bad bite?

7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Yes!: Improving the position of your teeth, even if it is only 1 crooked tooth, will allow you to optimize your dental health and prevent more shifting and bite problems. Go for it!

Answered 1/14/2015

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Perhaps: Fixing one tooth is a far different story than correcting a bad bite. Make up your mind. One is cosmetic and the other is functional. If the bad bite will cause you to lose teeth in the future and/or it bothers you then get it fixed. No one can make this decision for you because it involves time and finances.

Answered 8/1/2013

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Dr. Dominick Curalli answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Braces: You need to talk over the pros and cons of braces with your dentist/orthodontist. Straight teeth are easier to clean, less likely to wear, and less likely to cause pain from a bad bite. All of these thngs lead to fewer dental problems later on. If you have time and resources and are motivated to go through with braces, do it. Only you can make the final decision.

Answered 10/10/2016

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Seek consultation: The 1 crooked tooth may be symptomatic of a more involved problem. If other teeth have shifted because 1 is out of line it would explain your "bad bite." ask your dentist to refer you to a qualified orthodontic specialist for examination and recommendations. The orthodontist and the restorative dentist can team up to provide you with a superlative result.

Answered 8/15/2013

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