is it possible for braces to stunt jaw growth in teens? the teeth are connected to the jawbone and with braces all movement is restricted unless done manually. pictures ive seen online of teens with braces have no facial change at all. usually in teens is when facial growth is most prominent it seems like braces have stunt the jaw growth. braces technically function like retainers, they keep the teeth from movement? if teeth can't move then the jaw won't move? please no biased answers ty
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No, it's not possible to repair this type of retainer. The good news is that any dentist or orthodontist can make a new retainer for you. It is also possible that your orthodontist can have one made without even seeing you. I would suggest you call your orthodontist and explain the situation. If...
I tell all of my patients who need retainers that they only need to wear them as long as they want their teeth to stay straight. One of my most common orthodontic problems I see is relapse on patients who were previously treated but did not wear their retainers. I hear over and over again, "No...
You hit most of the big points that make your experience better with Damon clear vs a traditional clear brace. While there are numerous other technical differences between Damon and traditional braces, one major difference I see isDamon clear stays clear throughout treatment because there are no...