Orthodontics is often used as a first step to create the right foundation for future dental work.
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When teeth are crowded, tilted, or poorly positioned, restorative treatment alone may require more tooth preparation than is ideal. Correcting tooth position first can:
Moving teeth rather than reshaping them is often the most tooth-preserving approach.
Orthodontic treatment may be recommended before restorative care if:
In these cases, orthodontics helps position the teeth to support predictable restorative results.
When orthodontics is carried out first:
This staged approach prioritises tooth preservation.
In more involved cases, orthodontics may be used to:
Orthodontics becomes part of the overall treatment plan rather than a separate process.
Your treating dentist will assess whether orthodontic treatment should be considered first and explain the reasons clearly. Where orthodontics forms part of a wider restorative or complex treatment plan, Dr Kevin Gilmore will be involved in reviewing the sequence and planning to ensure that tooth movement supports bite stability, aesthetics, and long-term success.
Moving teeth first often allows for simpler, more conservative dentistry later. The goal is not more treatment, but better-planned treatment.
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