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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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Can Lower Braces Fix 3 Slightly Shifted Teeth Without Messing Up my Bite Too Bad?
Top teeth are straight. fixed retainer on bottom. two of my lower front teeth shifted out a little. I went to my ortho and he said top teeth look...
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What Happens Once Jaw Bone / Teeth have Shifted? (photo)
Where do I start? I used to have a perfect smile and in the past couple years I’ve noticed its changed and looks completely different. My gums...
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Can Occlusal Adjustment Really Fix my Bite Problems or Do I Need Orthodontic Work?
I had braces when I was young, but my retainer didn't fit after a while, so I stopped wearing it. Then I had four pregnancies and realized that my...
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How Can Braces Correct a Bad Bite With No Overjet?
My daughter is in college and has a problem with her bite. Her front teeth hit directly over her lower teeth when she bites down, and she has no...
5 doctor answers
Possible to Alter Class 2 Bite to Class One W/o Surgery?
Hi,I have a moderate Class2,deep bite& moderate overjet.From profile my teeth slope outward a bit. I hate my Class 2 since it protrudes my...
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Problems After Orthodontic Treatment
I had my braces removed in May. My orthodontist left me with a horrible bite where my front teeth are hitting and my back teeth are not touching....
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Do I Need Braces For Small Teeth and Bite? When Should Excess Gum Tissue Be Addressed? (photo)
My teeth are small. & I've noticed that my bite doesn't seem that big either. I have a narrow bite. So I was wondering do I need braces to...
1 doctor answer
Advice on Proper Treatment for Open Bite?
I am a 25-year old male who's life has been greatly affected by an anterior open bite. I had no idea how complex a problem this is when I recently...
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What Are the Effects of a Buccal Occlusion?
I've been to my orthodontists, and for a year I have been told that my braces will be coming off (out of over three years of treatment). My file...
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