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Do Rubber Bands or Chains on Braces Actually Work?
I am a Class III, 20 year old, with an edge to edge bite. My upper jaw falls .05mm ahead of my lower jaw. (overjet?) My question is how effective is...
How Long Do Adults Wear Braces to Straighten Teeth?
Is there a timeline my dentist will follow for treatment? What can I expect at each stage?
Type of Braces Recommended for Overbite and Spacing Issues?
I'm a 19 year old college student, and I'm unsure about what kind of Braces I should get. As you can see, I have issues with spacing, as well as an...
Missing Permanent Teeth: Braces or Implants?
Hi, I am 20 years old and I have a spacer in my right upper jaw because I am missing a permanent tooth. I have a baby tooth in my lower left jaw (I...
Did Braces Ruin My Gums and Teeth?
I had (normal sized) teeth and my ortho didn't care about my results, just that I paid. Braces off for a year, after lots of brushing, my teeth...
Are Removable Palate Expanders As Effective As Fixed Ones?
My dentist is going to give me a removable palate expander. He says its basically brand new technology, it is clear, and has only been out for around...
Will Fast Braces Work for Me (Overbite, Teeth Spread Out)?
I had a small gap between my two front teeth until I was 11 or so and lost my left top incisor and the adult tooth never came in. My teeth then spread...
How to Correct an Overjet on an Adult? And What is the Difference Between Functional and Traditional Orthodontists? (photo)
Recently a gp dentist told me that I should see an orthodontist who could evaluate whether my overjet is a skeletal issue. I'm 21 and had braces for...
Braces Before or After Chin Surgery?
I am currently 18 years old and I will have a chin surgery when I turn 21. Should I wait after the surgery to get braces or should I get them before?
How Can Lower Jaw Can Be Brought Forward to Its Place Without Surgery?
Hello.I had my braces on 7 months ago and after that I actually started noticing dramatic changes in my face.The lower jaw fell back(probably due to...
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