Braces: Q&A

Ask a Question

Crowded Teeth + Braces

Narrow by: Crowded Teeth [x]

Can I Fix my Mild Crowding Without Extraction of Bicuspids?

I am 23 years old and cosidering getting braces for my crowded teeth so that my smile and face can be more symmetrical. so far i hav visited two...

9 doctor answers

Can Elongated Teeth Be Pushed Up into Gums?

My 11 yo has elongated front teeth (also overbite, crossbite & crowding). 1st ortho consult says 2 teeth can be pushed back up.Can they? Do you...

2 doctor answers

Will Overbite and Teeth Crowding Weaken Teeth?

I have an overbite with crowding of upper teeth. I am concerned, will that 'filing' of teeth reduce the enamel and cause weaker teeth?

7 doctor answers

Can Braces Move An Adults Jaw Forward Even Slightly?

I am 26 and have an ugly overbight. mild crowding and they are not straight it seems like my jaw is not as far forward as it should be . my bite is...

1 doctor answer

How Long Do You Think I Will Need Braces for my over Bite and Crowding?

Hi.I'm 19 yrs old and I'm going to get braces soon. I Have crowding on the top & bottom of my teeth and there's 2 teeth in front that...

4 doctor answers

Dissapointment with Braces

I had crowded teeth and crossbite, i went on treatment at this corporate orthodontics clinic for 17months since june 09, which have more than 3...

5 doctor answers

What is the Cost of Accelerated Orthodontics?

There is little real information available about the cost of accelerated orthodontics, and I understand that there's a range but I'd like to...

3 doctor answers

Best Braces to Straighten over Bite and over Crowding

Hi, I've had a few crooked teeth ever since I lost all my baby teeth. I've also had an over bite since then as well. Anyway, I was wondering...

2 doctor answers

Open Bite, Braces and Recessed Chin

I was diagnosed with an open bite and have some crowding. I'm 21 years old and have a recessed chin and a somewhat long face. Can the open bite...

2 doctor answers

Does my Crossbite Need to Be Corrected? (photo)

I had my braces put on last Thursday and my ortho discussed with me all the issues they want the braces to fix. Crowding was one of them and I thought...

2 doctor answers

Braces Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest stories,
photos, and expert answers.


Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok