Do I Need Braces? (photo)

I'm attaching some pictures of my teeth (which I've always been a bit self conscious about) and am trying to decide if I should look into orthodontic treatment. As you'll see in the pictures, even though my teeth aren't that crooked, my bite is off in the back and my front teeth stick out. I'm wondering what my problems/diagnoses are and what kind of braces/appliances I would need to fix them and how long it would take. Any answers would be extremely helpful.

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DO I NEED BRACES, YES, IF YOU WANT TEETH TO FIT AND LOOK BETTER

You do have a Class 2 division 2 malocclusion with the upper teeth forward, the upper incisors lingually inclined and a deep overbite. I would not recommend Invisalign as it is not as good at accomplishing the torquing movements needed to adjust the inward slant of your upper front teeth. I would recommend that you see an ADA recognized orthodontic specialist and discuss your needs particularly regarding the torquing movements needed for the front teeth and correcting the Class 2... more

Braces for Class II Malocclusions

You would benefit greatly from orthodontic treatment. You have a class II Div II malocclusion. You also have a narrow upper arch with a probable posterior cross-bite (can't tell with the photos provided). Your dentist/orthodontist should evaluate you for TMJ Dysfunction before starting any orthodontic treatment as a high percentage of patients with your type of malocclusion also suffer from TMJ Dysfunction. The major problem with your type of malocclusion is the retruded position of your... more

Candidate for orthodontic treatment!

Hello! You are definitely a candidate for orthodontic treatment. You have what is called a Class II Malocclusion, and you also have a deep bite. This can be corrected with braces or Invisalign! You will love the outcome.

What about Invisalign ...

Hi elliegirl .... I agree with the previous three docs ... You have retroclined front teeth which are causing you problems with back teeth. I think you can fix this with either braces or Invisalign. I think you can get a good result with either one. Good luck!