How can protruding teeth be improved?
Disease description:
A friend told me that my teeth don't look very nice, and they suspect I might have protruding teeth (buck teeth). I would like to know how protruding teeth should be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chao
Protruding teeth (buck teeth) are a common type of dental and facial deformity. Management of protruding teeth may involve the following approaches:
1. Improve daily habits: If the protrusion is mild, it may be related to不良 habits such as lip biting, which should be avoided.
2. Functional orthodontic appliances: Suitable for children and adolescents, these appliances utilize the characteristics of the growth and development period to promote normal development of the jaws and teeth.
3. Orthodontic treatment: This is the most common corrective method, involving the use of dental braces such as traditional metal brackets, ceramic brackets, or invisible aligners to adjust the position of the teeth, gradually returning them to their normal positions.
4. Tooth extraction: In cases of severe protrusion, dental crowding, or frequent tooth pain, tooth extraction may be necessary. However, this must be determined by a dentist.
5. Restorative treatment: Aesthetic crowns are a restorative method suitable for individuals with protruding teeth. This involves fabricating and installing dental crowns to correct dental deformities and whiten the teeth.
When addressing protruding teeth, patients are advised to visit a reputable hospital where a dentist can develop a treatment plan based on their specific condition.
