I'm a 22 year-old orthodontic patient with an anterior open bite. I've had a palatal expander and mini plates that are going to be removed soon that have helped close my bite by molar intrusion. At this point I'm supposed to schedule a consult to have 4 bicuspid extractions to avoid jaw surgery, but I am hesitant about the facial effects of so many extractions. My face is already narrow and flat and I don't want that to worsen as a result.
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Answer: Four on the Floor Amputations of Bicuspids should be approached with Supreme Caution!
Although it is difficult to access your situation with just the front photos you have provided, it may be possible to widen your upper jaw (we have successfully done this for thousands of adults) to give you a much broader smile, with straight teeth. Other orthodontists may recommend removal of...
Hi thereSorry to hear about your concern here. You can get help. In my experience here in Cape Town, Invisalign has successfully, in case after case, corrected similar issues in patients just like you.When you research it, you will see that Invisalign is the original and has been around for over...
You need an evaluation from an oral surgeon for jaw surgery. A dentist will not be able to fix the jaw issues. This is also an problem your dentist should have kept an eye on and given you the correct resources to fix it. You will need an orthodontist as well to help with the alignment of your...
