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Do I Need Braces To Fix My Overbite? Any Other Accessories? (photo)
asked 4 months ago by ray.alana
Latest answer by Scott Frey, DDS
Question viewed 204 times
Tags: expectation, overbite
I'm Alayna and I'm 19. I'm attaching some pictures of my teeth. My dentist says I have a severe overbite and should get it fixed. Do you think I could benefit from treatment? What kind of appliances do you think I need (braces, rubberbands, headgear, etc.)? How long will I probably have to wear them? Can this be fixed at my age? Thanks!
3 answers to Do I Need Braces To Fix My Overbite? Any Other Accessories? (photo)
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You definitely can benefit from braces
I think it is great that you are taking an interest in your smile, and there are a lot of different ways to treat your "overbite" so there isn't really one right answer.
It is tough to tell what I would do without some facial photos (I am a big believer in using braces to enhance your facial features), but I would approach your treatment with a few goals in mind:
Correct your overbite by moving your upper teeth back just a bit to correct what appears to be a...
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Scott Frey, DDS
Allentown Orthodontist
Allentown Orthodontist
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See an Orthodontist
Hi Alayna...
Your bite can certainly be corrected by an orthodontist. In most cases they will use traditional braces w brackets and wires along with bite turbos placed on the inside of your upper front teeth. These will support your bite while your back teeth erupt and reduce your deep overbite. Rubber bands may be necessary to refine your case towards the end. Plan on a treatment time of about 24months. Your dentist has made a great recommendation to...
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Gary Nack, DDS
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Correcting an overbite as an adult
Yes, you definitely CAN correct your overbite! Braces will work the best for this because they allow auxillary appliances to be used which can correct your overbite. An excellent example of such an appliance is "Forsus" springs, which atttach directly to your braces and work over the span of several months. One ancillary benefit of correcting your bite with braces is that you will notice a reduction in the amount of gums your display when you...
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