1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Tooth and Mouth

  4. Crowded teeth. I am 22 years old.

dentist-icon
Crowded teeth
I have 3 teeth in upper right( two incisors and a canine) crowded. Can it be straightened without extraction. I am 22 years old.
187 Views v

Answers (1)

Yes it can be. Mild steel striping of adjacent teeth and application of braces would work. It can be done without extraction. Visit an orthodontist..
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Dr.Rajith Radhakrishnan

Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that don't have enough room to emerge or develop normall ... Read more

Are Your Child’s Teeth Discolored?

Dr.Sanjog Chandak

Your baby’s little milk teeth are supposed to be white or yellowish white in color. When your baby’s teeth are of any ot ... Read more

Save Your Teeth

Dr.Rupa K R

You have 32 of them, they come in different shapes and sizes, they make you look young and most of all, they give a dazz ... Read more

Crooked Teeth? Stop Hiding Behind a Shy Smile and Open Wide

Dr.Amit Anand

We ain’t picture perfect but we are all worth the picture".Smile is universally known as the expression of happiness, wh ... Read more

Happy Teeth or Snappy Teeth: A List of Best & Worst Foods for Your Teeth

Dr.Ragini Parmar

The world is full of these incredible deliciously mouthwatering foods, don’t you agree? Some are good for your mouth and ... Read more

Q&A: Helping Children Who Grind Their Teeth

Dr.Ishwari Bhirud

Q: My child, age 3, grinds his teeth at night. What can we do to prevent him from doing this? What is this doing to his ... Read more

This question featured in :

Upper teeth extraction and dentures
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Toothache turning your smile upside down?

Toothache turning your smile upside down?

Talk to expert dentists

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Dr.Rajith Radhakrishnan

Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that don't have enough room to emerge or develop normall ... Read more

Are Your Child’s Teeth Discolored?

Dr.Sanjog Chandak

Your baby’s little milk teeth are supposed to be white or yellowish white in color. When your baby’s teeth are of any ot ... Read more

Save Your Teeth

Dr.Rupa K R

You have 32 of them, they come in different shapes and sizes, they make you look young and most of all, they give a dazz ... Read more

Crooked Teeth? Stop Hiding Behind a Shy Smile and Open Wide

Dr.Amit Anand

We ain’t picture perfect but we are all worth the picture".Smile is universally known as the expression of happiness, wh ... Read more

Happy Teeth or Snappy Teeth: A List of Best & Worst Foods for Your Teeth

Dr.Ragini Parmar

The world is full of these incredible deliciously mouthwatering foods, don’t you agree? Some are good for your mouth and ... Read more

Q&A: Helping Children Who Grind Their Teeth

Dr.Ishwari Bhirud

Q: My child, age 3, grinds his teeth at night. What can we do to prevent him from doing this? What is this doing to his ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Right side upper & lower jaw teeth pain

 18420 Views
The above problem has past 20 days. while starting the sleep right side upper and lower teeth and jaw has ... Read More

Pain in upper left jaw and teeth.

 10833 Views
I had a sudden pain in my left side of forehead and upper left gums/teeth. It kept increasing through the ... Read More

Cant floss after fillings between teeth

 10451 Views
I got composite fillings between my upper central incisors and also between the upper lateral and central ... Read More

Lower front teeth hitting back of upper

 6314 Views
My lower front teeth are hitting the back of my upper front teeth when I close my mouth. I also hear clic ... Read More

Teeth reshaping

 5194 Views
Hi may I know How much will teeth reshaping cost??I want to reshape my frontal teeth.. Both upper and low ... Read More

Mild forward upper teeth i use trainer

 21 Views
I have mild forwardly placed upper front . I am 17+ years old . I want to know if I can use soft myobrace ... Read More

Pain in upper teeth

 49 Views
Hello dr,my 9 year old kid is complaining of pain and little bleeding from his upper maxillary teeth he ... Read More

Gap between teeth

 78 Views
I have gap between my teeth. I had braces twice. The last one was three years ago. Both were for buck tee ... Read More

Upper teeth not erupting

 42 Views
My 9 yr old sons upper teeth one teeth is not erupting after milk tooth fall since 3 yrs.other teeth have ... Read More

Orthodontic braces and teeth

 104 Views
If someone has 28 teeth and got 4 canines removed for braces as there was no space in the mouth, and post ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.