Although my ortho says their perfect ,My Left front tooth isn't straight and the one next to it hasn't fully come out yet and isn't facing the right way. There is also a gap in between my two front teeth at the top. At My last appointment they tightened my braces will this straitened them up in time ??
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You are correct when you notice facial changes after bicuspid extraction orthodontics. I have written extensively on this subject; if you are interested, you can read more on my website. Generally speaking, bicuspid extraction orthodontics will cause a long narrow face, flattening of the ...
A quick look at your pictures leads me to believe you probably have a tongue thrust of tongue protected swallow. The position of the tongue prevents teeth from properly aligning themselves. Orthodontics without correction of tongue posture will likely relapse!Oral Myofunctional Therapy may a...
I am going to be blunt here:
Get a new dentist. The information you received shows a real lack of understanding of the current standard of care.
Your kind of bite, along with the excessive tooth wear it can cause is a common reason for adults to seek treatment. I have treated...
