What Can I Do to Correct my Bite Misalignment? (photo)

My bottom teeth go off to the left. I would love to have my bite aligned properly. I am not sure what the best method for me is. Any help would be appreciated. See photos below.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by lostneckinnyc in nyc

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Possible Invisalign Candidate

It is impossible to correctly examine or treatment plan a patient by looking at one picture of the teeth with the mouth slightly open. What I can tell you is that you should contact an orthodontist to be examined so that a proper diagnosis can be made. Most patients can benefit from using Invisalign to correct most any type of malocclusion so you will likely be very pleased to know that whatever dental issues you have, there is a very good possibility that you would be a good candidate for... more

Moving Your Midline Requires Space

The biggest thing I see is that your upper midline, the contact between your upper two front teeth, looks like it is off your left (the lower may also be a hair to your right), which is part of the misalignment you mentioned. The only way to correct the misalignment is to create space somewhere in your upper arch and move teeth into that space. You can move teeth to make space, extract teeth to make space, or there may already be space present. Either way you need a consultation with... more

Orthodontic Consult

You definitely need to go see an orthodontist. I wonder if you are missing on upper permanent tooth. You will have lost of options and yes it can be done. The pickier you are, make sure you find an orthodontist that listens to you and restates your primary objective back to you.

Correcting a misaligned bite

In general, correcting a bite problem is best addressed by an orthodontist, a dentist who specializes in diagnosing and correcting bite problems. From looking at your photos it's difficult to assess the problem. I suggest you visit an orthodontist who is experienced using a variety of appliance systems (eg braces, Invisalign or other clear aligners) and see what is recommended. You probably won't be charged for the initial visit and will get a wealth of information... more

Visit an Orthodontist

It's hard to tell from the photos you supplied what the problem is with your bite. My best recommendation is to visit a few orthodontists and get some opinions. Most probably this is an orthodontic situation that can be treated with traditional braces or possibly clear aligner therapy. Good Luck!