Can your palate even be expanded at 60? Experiencing extreme TMJ issues with ear pain and vertigo. Whats best ? Braces, surgery, a night guard or can I get my teeth pulled and will dentures correct my bite? One orthodontist said palate expander and braces but I dont want to deal with that for two years. Dentist said Invisalign can help some.
The bond lasts for a while and eventually needs to be redone. Each time it is rebonded my teeth are moved apart very slightly. To have a permanent solution, I will need to get the bonding material off (how long does that take) braces need to bring them together and then two wires will fasten the two front teeth together. Can I do fast braces for this procedure, it seems like it would be more cost effective? BTW I am 63 yrs young.
In the last year my top teeth have started to protrude and the bottem teeth are crooked. Will this continue to worsen? I saw an it orthodontist and she said I need 18 months in braces and probably retainers for life. Just want another opinion.
I'm 57, the orthodontist states I have an overbite and my teeth are not lining up correctly. I have at least 9 to 10 caps in my mouth. He pretty much told me prior to taking $300 worth of xrays that I will need lower jaw surgery.. and the implication was unless you agree to surgery I will not put braces on. Do the 2 go hand in hand and is it a deal breaker... what will my problems be if I wear braces for 18 months and do not have the surgery.