Alright here's the scoop, I've had braces for 1.5 years. I just got corrective jaw surgery 1 month ago because I had an overgrowth on the left side of my jaw so my chin was shifted to the right. It was nearly 1 whole tooth off. The surgery date was kind of last minute because I needed to get it done before I went to college so my molars are not quite lined up in the back. But when I relax my jaw and look at my teeth, my bottom midline seems to be the tiniest bit off. Is that even a big deal?
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Yes, it is definitely possible to have braces even if you have crowns on your front 4 teeth. Your Orthodontist will use special bonding techniques to attach the braces to the crowns as they are most likely made of porcelain (which is different than your natural tooth structure). You should...
Substantial relapse following orthodontic treatment can be addressed using clear aligner therapy (like Invisalign). Clear aligners are comfortable and virtually invisible and were designed to treat orthodontic relapse. If you do nothing, the relapse will continue to get worse. I would...
HelloThanks for your question. As a general rule the space will close at a rate of 1 mm per month. Having said that I have seen faster movement and also slower movement. Either way the spaces will close just be patient , I'm sure the results will be worth it.Best of luck!
