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Dental Surgery Before Braces for Open Bite?

I have an open bite all most wide enough to stick a pencil between my teeth. I need open bite surgery. Can I get the surgery first and then have the...

4 doctor answers

Why is my Orthodontist Using the Nance Appliance for my Upper Jaw?

My 4 1st bicuspid already removed for the braces, and i'm currently wearing for it, but why would my orthodontist using upper nance holding arch...

3 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Are There Any Alternatives to Maxillary Impaction Surgery For Open Bite? (photo)

Finished with braces but open bite remains. Orthodontist says jaw surgery is needed to close bite. Fifteen yr old doesn't want surgery. Are there...

1 doctor answer

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Question Regarding my Open Bite

I was administered a Herbst appliance while I was wearing braces when I was 12 until I was 14, for a period of 22 months or so. The open bite...

6 doctor answers

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...

1 doctor answer

Open Bite - Jaw Surgery or Braces?

Im a 22 Year old female and have had open bite all my life. Im not sure what has caused it but I really want to sort it out as its really affecting my...

1 doctor answer

How Long Do You Need to Wear a Retainer in Order to Fix a Minor Open-bite?

1 doctor answer

Posterior Open Bite Problem?

I have a posterior open bite. my back teeth DO NOT touch at all. when i bite down only my front 2 teeth touch. My jaw is hurting me from this and i...

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Will Braces Fix a 4mm Anterior Open Bite?

Hi, I visited my orthodontist recently to be diagnosed with a 4mm openbite. Ive just turned 17, and i have never had any problems with the open bite,...

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