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How bad do your teeth have to be to get braces?

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Braces: Some persons wanted a perfect smile with perfect alignment of teeth.Orthodontist ocasionally pull out some teeth that are crowded to make it fit.You can see the transformation after wearing braces.

Answered 3/23/2012

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Depends.: Depends what you mean by "bad." you may think they look ok enough. The dentist also looks at how your teeth and jaws actually function - how much wear, whether teeth positions prevent good cleaning, even whether teeth positions and jaw size and shape are interfering with good breathing, swallowing and sleeping. There's a lot more to it than just crowding. Treatment now may prevent problems later.

Answered 11/23/2014

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Bad is "relative": Not bad at all. If you have some simple esthetic concerns with your teeth or smile, braces can improve upon them - - - and that would be of benefit to you. That is the key qualifier.

Answered 6/11/2013

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Varies: If teeth don't look right, they don't function right either. If either you or your family dentist have even the slightest concern, go see a qualified orthodontic specialist for an opinion. May as well make your personal decision based on fact.

Answered 6/14/2015

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