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Will Braces Correct My Overbite?

asked 4 months ago by verte
Latest answer by Mojdah Akhavan, DDS
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Tags: candidate, expectation, overbite

i have an slight overbite due to which my face looks short .i am 19 years old.when i put my jaw in position of underbite my face looks good.i want to know that by wearing brace my lower jaw will move forward .

3 answers to Will Braces Correct My Overbite?

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Overbite correction with jaw surgery

It sounds like you have an overbite and your lower jaw ( your mandible ) is too far Back. If your face looks better or longer when you put your jaw forward, that is usually a good indication that you are a good candidiate for Jaw surgery, ( which is done WITH braces). When you have your consultation with the orthodontists, they should be able to tell you all your options for treatment and the pros and cons of each!
Mojdah Akhavan, DDS

San Diego Orthodontist
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Overbite correction

Braces can certainly correct your overbite. As far as you chin goes that is something that an orthodontist would have to evaluate and decide what the best way to correct that component. Typically it would take some type of a surgical process (lower jaw being moved forward, chin implant etc) but the only way to know for sure would be to get an orthodontic consultation. Hope that helps!!!
Scott Vincent, DMD, MS

Sandy Orthodontist
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Adult Braces Can Correct Slight Overbites

Braces can absolutely help your overbite, and if it is slight your orthodontist can definitely correct it. However, it sound more like you are concerned with the position of your jaw than the position of your teeth. If you want to move your jaw forward you have a few options: Orthognathic Surgery - This the most predictable way to correct your problem. The surgeon will do exactly what you are simulating by positioning your jaw forward, so you'll have a great idea of what the... more
Scott Frey, DDS

Allentown Orthodontist

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