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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...
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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?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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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