Can I have braces if I have crowns or veneers on my teeth?

Last Updated on February 22, 2022 by Gio Greenard

You have chosen to correct your smile. Child, teen or adult, you’ll need to know the facts before getting into treatment and whether you are suitable. When you get braces, make sure to check with your dentist and doctor about whether they can be fitted around any oral devices such as crowns or dental implants. In this post, we’ll show you the facts on getting braces with crowns and implants. Let’s get going.

Can You Get Braces with Crowns?

If you have wanted to straighten your teeth for a while but are bristling at the thought of having crowns from prior dental work, don’t worry. You can still get braces. Brackets will be glued onto those old crowned tooth locations with something different than what is used in natural dentition.

Then they are connected through wires or bands made out of metal which come together right along an archwire.

Can Braces Damage Implants or Crowns?

Some people who get braces on top of dental implants or crowns find that they cannot move their teeth. The fixed brackets are securely fastened to bone and cannot be shifted at all, even if you want them to.

What About Invisalign and Crowns?

Invisalign aligners are great for crowns as they fit over the tooth and do not affect movement. An attachment may be added to the movement of the tooth into position. 

Is There a Best Type Of Braces?

If you’re looking for a way to straighten your teeth, we recommend Invisalign®. Unlike traditional braces that require metal wire and brackets on the outside of one’s mouth or fixed dental appliances used during sleep hours as part of an overall treatment plan…

Invisalign is designed so it can easily come out when necessary. It is easy to eat meals with family members. This option does have its drawbacks compared to other types though; namely because they only work where tooth positioning has been impacted. 

This is not the case with children. When working with children who still require their teeth straightening now or later, there will always need to be a plan in place for when they are adults.

Do I Need to Change my Filling, Crown or Veneer After Treatment?

No, Your treatment will have worked around the crown, veneer or filling. There is no need to change anything. 

Braces and Fillings Together?

A study found that people with fillings are more likely to seek orthodontic treatment. The reason for this could be because crooked teeth made them prone to cavities in the first place.

Food accumulates around your mouth and crowded spaces make it difficult to thoroughly cleanse our mouths each time we eat or drink anything hot/cold from coffee cups all of which could lead to developing gingivitis if left unchecked.

Your orthodontist will assess the health of your whole mouth before determining how best to proceed with braces or fillings. Spacers, which are rubber bands placed around teeth providing space for brackets and other appliances necessary during treatment may be needed; this can be done in conjunction with smaller crowns if required by preference as well. 

What About Implants?

Dental implants can be placed after orthodontic treatment is done. This way your other teeth are already in place, so the dental implant has a space to go into and you won’t need any tooth extractions. This saves pain, time and money.

Conclusion

It does not matter if you have implants, fillings or crowns. Dr. Panucci and all at Beach Braces have the experience to give you and your child the best possible advice and treatment to suit you the individual. Contact us today. 

Dr Patricia Panucci

Dr Patti Panucci attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry for four years, where she graduated with a DMD degree (May 2000) among the Top 10 in her class. Following that, she headed west to Los Angeles to complete her three-year residency at one of the top-ranked orthodontic programs in the country – the University of Southern California.

Along with her certificate in orthodontics, Dr. Panucci earned a master’s degree in craniofacial biology. During those three years, she fell in love with Southern California beach life and decided that this was where her future lay.