As is known, bucktooth, referring to a kind of teeth misalignment and malocclusion, can develop because of congenital or acquired factors. Without doubt, it is destined to greatly impact one’s image as well as temperament. Generally speaking, interventions applied in childhood will be the best, otherwise the condition will get increasingly worse. Then is there any available treatment for it after adulthood if left untreated in childhood? 

    According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, bucktooth now is the most common kind of dental deformity, serving as a large potential risk to oral health. It’s suggested to seek according treatment as early as possible. The earlier you seek treatments, the better result you will acquire. Currently there are a few treatments available, shown as follows. 

    1.Braces

    Traditional metal braces are stainless-steel, with wire held onto metal brackets. It’s designed to apply pressure on teeth, aiming at realign them. 

    2.Clear aligners

    Brackets of clear aligners are made of materials whose color is close to a natural tooth, like porcelain. Such aligners are almost invisible, able to meet high cosmetic requirements. Admittedly, it’s the much better choice for office workers and those who care more on their appearance. 

    3.Surgical orthodontics

    Surgical orthodontics is majorly conducted to correct teeth misalignment or alveolar deformity for adults, especially in cases of skeletal bucktooth. It would be more difficult to correct dental deformity by wearing braces for adults, since they have reached full growth in terms of teeth and alveolar bone. Also, little will braces work on skeletal deformity. Instead, choosing surgical orthodontics will be much more convenient and save more time. 

    To concluded, there are quite a few approaches available to deal with bucktooth. You’d better consult with an orthodontist and choose the most appropriate method in line with both your dental and financial condition. 

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