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Invisalign or Other Options to Correct Gapped Smile?
asked 2 years ago by sam18 in uk
Latest answer by Bobby Virk, DMD, MSD
Question viewed 415 times
Tags: smile, gap
I don't know the correct term for the problem with my teeth but I hate the gap between the bottom and upper teeth - it makes me conscious about smiling. I would like to avoid traditional braces but would be open to Invisalign, would this work for me if not are there are other options for me?
1 answer to Invisalign or Other Options to Correct Gapped Smile?
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More info needed but in general........
I am afraid the pictures are not clear and also more data is needed for proper diagnosis!!
In general.....
From what I see you have an open bite problem. Now there are a host of reasons why you might have that! One could be skeletal...what that means is that there is uneven growth between upper and lower jaws. Secondly, it could be habit related, e.g, tongue thrusting habit, thumb sucking etc.
The treatment depends upon the under lying cause....
Invisalign is just another way of moving teeth. It
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Bobby Virk, DMD, MSD
Bellevue Orthodontist
Bellevue Orthodontist