Top and Bottom Baces for Overbite?

Most overbites involve both upper and lower teeth being out of position and may also be a result of jaw growth imbalance. So it is unlikely that just top braces can fix the problem. Most orthodonitsts recognize that attempting to use only upper braces will likely result in an unsatisfactory outcome. So the best way to ensure that the problem will be fixed and that your child will have the healthiest bite and most attractive smile possible is to follow your orthodontist's... more

This question is a good one.  The upper front teeth are the only ones you really see, why correct the others?  The teeth are made to fit together like a fine set of gears.  All orthodontists would recommend braces on both upper and lower teeth to not only create proper function, but long term stability.  A myth is that the braces are what costs so much in orthodontics, therefore money can be saved by correcting only the uppers, or only the lowers.  It takes the... more

She will achieve the best overall result by getting braces on both upper and lower teeth. If you think of upper and lower teeth fitting together like a puzzle then you can understand why it is important to be able to move upper and lower teeth at the same time. In other words, the teeth have to fit together in a certain way to be able to function properly. Moving upper teeth only may not allow the lower teeth to align and function with the upper teeth. Your daughter's overbite may be... more