Can Braces + Extractions Fix my Class 2 Overbite and Flaring Teeth or is Jaw Surgery Needed? (photo)

asked 6 months ago by Truthseeker69 in Brooklyn, NY
Latest answer by Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
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Tags: jaw, extraction, flared, overbite

Hi,I have a moderate Class2,deep overbite. From profile my Class 2 overbite protrudes my teeth/lips into a "monkey mouth"look. 1st Ortho I visited said by extracting 2 upper teeth +2 years of braces,she could fix my tooth protrusion & reduce the monkey mouth look. 2nd Ortho I visited says that above procedure won't yield results I want & recommends expensive jaw surgery. Is what 1st ortho said possible to fix my overbite tooth protrusion w/o giving older person's "sunken" teeth look?

2 answers to Can Braces + Extractions Fix my Class 2 Overbite and Flaring Teeth or is Jaw Surgery Needed? (photo)

Avoiding surgery

I think you can avoid surgery. If one orthodontists says you need it, go to another. There is nothing wrong with getting a few opinions. Orthodontist usually don't charge for that.

Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist

Extractions or Surgery for Class II problem

It can probably be done either way HOWEVER the cosmetic result in terms of profile will be somewhat DIFFERENT between the two methods. If your current chin position is good relative to other parts of the face and the upper lip is very full (protruding), then upper first bicuspid extraction may work quite well by reducing the fullness of the upper lip. Upper first bicuspid extraction can be a really excellent treatment plan in the right properly selected and carefully... more

Clark L. Jones, DDS, MSD
Phoenix Orthodontist

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Can Braces + Extractions Fix my Class 2 Overbite and Flaring Teeth or is Jaw Surgery Needed? (photo)

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