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About How Much Does Overjet Correction Cost, and How Long Does It Take?

asked 9 months ago by LuisED in El Reno, OK
Latest answer by Scott LeSueur, DDS
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Tags: costs, options, overjet

Im 22 years old and havent been to the dentist for about 6 years, Ive always took good care of my teeth, brushing, flossing etc. and ive had only one cavitiy that i can remember but i have always had a overjet and im wanting to finally get it fixed money has always been an issue for me so im curious about how much it would cost including the x rays, cleaning and cost of visit. Any information would help. Thanks!

3 answers to About How Much Does Overjet Correction Cost, and How Long Does It Take?

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Overjet correction

Luis, Overjet correction can do wonders for a persons appearance, but there are several ways to do this including orthodontics. Having a good consult with a reputable cosmetic dentist and having him explore with you all the possibilities and their associated costs, benefits and risks will help you make an educated decision which way you may want to proceed. An exam and xrays and cleaning can be done for minimal amount and many dentists are willing to do so to bring a new... more
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Correcting Overjet or Teeth that Protrude

First of all, great picture! If what you are referring to as "overjet" is how far your top front teeth are protruding over the lower teeth, then the answer to your question could be quite broad in terms of cost. There are so many options that it would take hours to go through all of them. However, based on your photograph, it looks like one option to explore first would be orthodontics. Traditional braces, invisilign, or even some newer procedures like 6... more
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Overjet concerns

Luis, The concerns you are having are a little difficult to determine. Overjhet concerns can be minor or major which have very different treatment protocols. In many cases, braces can fix the problem or atleast minimize the problem. If you are having bite issues, then you definitely need to see an orthodontist. the orthodontist will take xrays and determine how far off your bite is and if you need to have braces versus surgery. Also, if the front teeth are the only... more

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