“Can you get braces on just your front teeth?”
I am a 24 year old male. I want to know if I can get braces on just my front teeth?
12 Answers
Yes, like painting only the front of a house, you are fixing only part of the problem. You are not correcting the bite or the function.
YES FOR MINOR CASES
In some cases, you can have braces on just the front teeth, it depends on what the doctor is trying to correct.
It is possible to have braces on just a section of the teeth though it is often easier for the doctor and more comfortable for you to get them on the whole arch.
Sir,
Of course you can - it all depends on your personal aims and objectives. I am assuming you mean ALL the upper teeth. If you are happy with your upper teeth only being fixed, we are happy as well! If you mean only 2-4 teeth, it becomes more difficult because you have less teeth to pull/push against as you straighten the others.
Thank you,
Dr. Favalli
Of course you can - it all depends on your personal aims and objectives. I am assuming you mean ALL the upper teeth. If you are happy with your upper teeth only being fixed, we are happy as well! If you mean only 2-4 teeth, it becomes more difficult because you have less teeth to pull/push against as you straighten the others.
Thank you,
Dr. Favalli
Yes sometimes it's possible to just get braces on your front teeth... however there is a catch. If you want to straighten your front teeth, most times your orthodontist will need to have some "anchor" teeth that they use as the guideline to move the crooked teeth to, and if you want to move your front 6 teeth, you should probably also have 6 "anchors" so that the movements don't make your smile look worse. I would suggest a consult to see what is possible since the amount of "anchorage" also depends on the type of teeth you need to move.
Yes, you can get braces just on your front teeth. Where and how the braces are placed on your teeth depends on your objectives.
Yes. We call that "limited" treatment. Limited treatment can be used on only your front teeth to create a beautiful smile without changing your bite.
Thanks.
Dr. Colin Gibson
Thanks.
Dr. Colin Gibson
Please have a exam by an orthodontist to answer your question. How to you think the front teeth can be aligned without the support from the back teeth as anchorage? Even a clear aligner needs the support of the entire arch to align 2, 4 or 6 front teeth. Sometimes a simple movement of space closure can only involve the front teeth, but like everything, it depends on the specific situation. Learn what you need to know from an expert who can evaluate the problem for you and give you advice.
Yes, you can. If you only want some limited treatment on the front teeth, then you can just have braces put on them.
Sincerely,
Robert E. Sims D.M.D, M.S.D.
Sincerely,
Robert E. Sims D.M.D, M.S.D.
In general, the answer is YES; however, some teeth conditions are better off getting braces on the front and back teeth together, and sometimes getting front teeth braces alone may worsen your overall dental health. Therefore, please consult with your orthodontist before you start braces! (Most Orthodontists offer free consultations, including us!)
Yes. However, in most cases, you may have to put brackets to all teeth, even though you want front teeth only. If orthodontist/dentist agree to correct front teeth only, it may take 4-6 months.
