Permanent Retainers: Expectations vs. Reality

Getting braces is an exciting step towards a straighter smile. At Taddeo Orthodontics, our orthodontist Dr. Taddeo offers a variety of orthodontic treatments to patients of all ages, such as braces, Invisalign, and various orthodontic appliances. Some patients do wonder, though, if they need to have their teeth removed for orthodontic treatment. Let's take a closer look at braces and the possible scenarios where it may be necessary to remove a tooth or two.

Getting East Orlando Braces

During your complimentary initial consultation, , our orthodontist Dr. Taddeo in East Orlando can give you the smile you've always wanted. Besides giving you a beautiful smile, braces can also help improve your oral health and prevent long-term dental issues. When your teeth are misaligned, it may be difficult to clean certain areas of your mouth, resulting in plaque buildup, tooth decay, and gum disease. Braces can gently shift your misaligned teeth into their correct positions.

However, who needs braces? Our office offers consultations so we can take a look at your teeth and decide what kind of braces would be best. If you have gaps in your teeth, overcrowded teeth, or an overbite/underbite, you should make an appointment with our East Orlando orthodontist, Dr. Taddeo.

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Is It Necessary to Remove Teeth for Braces?

Whether it's necessary to remove a tooth or not will depend on your dental situation. When you make an appointment with Dr. Taddeo, he can determine if this is a necessary step. While removing teeth isn't particularly common, we can recommend it if you have a jaw imbalance. Remember, there are options patients have besides tooth removal. 

Cases Where Your Teeth Should Be Removed

In some cases, removing a tooth (or Teeth) may be the best option. These cases include:

Severe Overcrowding

If your mouth doesn't have enough room for your teeth to align properly, it may be necessary to remove a tooth. By removing one or more teeth, Dr. Taddeo can create enough space for the rest of your teeth to shift into their ideal positions.

Impacted or Damaged Teeth

Damaged teeth that are beyond repair usually need to be removed. In addition, if you have an impacted tooth - meaning it's stuck in your gum and hasn't erupted fully - it may require extraction. However, in the case of many impacted teeth, Dr. Taddeo can often guide the tooth into the correct position with the help of a simple surgical procedure performed by an oral surgeon. 

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Our East Orlando Orthodontist

At Taddeo Orthodontics, we offer a variety of braces, such as traditional silver and champagne colored , ceramic, gold, clarity, and Iconix™ aesthetic braces. To find out which one will best suit your needs, contact our office and make an appointment with our East Orlando orthodontist, Dr. Taddeo.