I'm getting braces next month and I have a pretty bad overbite. I really want to get both braces on at the same time (top and bottom) can I get them both at the same time? would I need rubber bands for my overbite?
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Braces can go on the top and bottom at the same time
You have to get them off ASAP!Yes any orthodontist will remove the braces...you may just have to sign a release form before they do it and pay a charge, but there is not law that says the original orthodontist owns the braces!...you can go to whoever you want as long as they will accept you and...
The easiest treatment is just to round out (straighten) the teeth without extractions which is why many doctors just do it (as well as it is easier to "sell" the patient and parent treatment by promising they do not need teeth out)But, to actually reduce your protrusion (which looks very severe,...
Yes, braces can push upper teeth back...the problem is...back to where?without upper spaces or upper extractions you would have to push ALL the upper teeth backward...a very hard thing to do! You also have to come up with some force to push them back...headgear? elastics from the lower...
