Hi Sir, My front two teeth are quite crooked; my orthodontist refers to them as ‘ugly duckling teeth’. I will be getting my braces in a week, how much root damage would the braces cause? Thanks, your videos are very helpful!!
Thanks for the comment Anjali! Various studies have shown that most patients lose around 1-2mm of root length but that this rarely compromises the longevity of the teeth. Orthodontists often take clinical histories and screening radiographs called OPGs before treatment to highlight any risk factors for significant. Please subscribe!
Hi Sir,
My front two teeth are quite crooked; my orthodontist refers to them as ‘ugly duckling teeth’. I will be getting my braces in a week, how much root damage would the braces cause?
Thanks, your videos are very helpful!!
Thanks for the comment Anjali! Various studies have shown that most patients lose around 1-2mm of root length but that this rarely compromises the longevity of the teeth. Orthodontists often take clinical histories and screening radiographs called OPGs before treatment to highlight any risk factors for significant. Please subscribe!