I had four teeth (2 from upper, 2 from lower) extracted for braces 3 years ago. My teeth look more straight after the braces but I think my smile looks very short now. I am wondering if there are ways that I can broaden my smile? Thanks!
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In many instances both upper and lower teeth do need to move together even if the upper teeth look relatively straight. It is important that in the end of treatment your bite fits properly and that could be hard to accomplish with only one arch moving. You should review it with your orthodontist...
While one of the most exciting breakthroughs in dentistry for correcting functional and aesthetic problems related to dental malocclusion with a rather "benign" removable clear aligner system, Invisalign also has its share of "adjustment problems" for patients who choose to take...
Having completed many open bite cases similar to yours with Invisalign, I can say with a good deal of certainty that this is an effective clear aligner therapy to correct this condition. It appears from the photos you submitted that your upper and lower dental arches are also narrow and...