Would I really need braces or Invisalign just for one tooth?

Conrad3000

Hi all.

As the thread title states, would I really need braces or invisalign to straighten only 1 tooth?

That's what the NHS dentist told me.

It's a crown on the top front tooth btw.

Thanks.

theoretica

Is your question about whether it could be straightened by some other means, or whether it could be left crooked?

Conrad3000

theoretica said:

Is your question about whether it could be straightened by some other means, or whether it could be left crooked?

I'd like it to be straightened because a gap of about 4mm has formed due to my grinding the tooth over the years (due to lifting heavy weights).

The only option given was braces. Invisalign was what I thought is the alternative.

Toothsmith

It is rarely possibly to consider one tooth in complete isolation from everything around it. 

There is so little detail in your post, though, that it's impossible to even begin to guess what you're asking.

But even if there were pages of detail, other than really general advice, I'd still say only a dentist who can actually see you can advise you properly. 

Conrad3000

Hi Toothsmith.

Basically one of the upper front teeth has a crown and due to the grinding over the years, it seems it's gone crooked.

I just want it either to go back to it's original position without the gap, or replacing it entirely if that's possible.

Toothsmith

If you're grinding your teeth, then that action is moving the tooth from where it was, to where it is now. However you get it 'put back' - if those grinding forces are continuing, they will just move it back out again. 

Conrad3000

I've stopped using weights so the grinding issue has come to a halt (no pun intended).

So what would the solution be, TS? What options do I have?

Toothsmith

I have no idea, as I can't see you! 

Go by what the dentist who's seen you has told you. If you feel that's wrong, get a second opinion from another dentist who can see your mouth.