My orthodontist said it wasn't a big deal/told me that many people have this bite. I did have 4 teeth pulled out (2 on top, 2 on bottom) because my teeth were a little bit crowded before and to apparently avoid the appearance of a protruding mouth. I'm pretty sure because of my teeth extractions my teeth have slanted inward. Not pleased with the results. What are the possible solutions for all these problems?
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You definitely need orthodontic treatment to correct your bite. Whether it can be done with orthodontic treatment alone, or in combination with a jaw surgery, called orthognathic surgery, needs to be determined by your orthodontist. Please see an orthodontist in your area. Yes, it is safe to...
The appearance of gaps between your teeth may be due to the angulation of your teeth, rather than actual space between your teeth. It may be possible for your orthodontist to place some bends in the wire to change the angulation and minimize the appearance of gaps. Your upper central incisors...
Sorry to hear that you have gone thru a terribly long process. I will try to give you answers based on only the 2 photos presented. It sounds like the implant was placed and failed, but how long ago? Why did it fail? Just because there was not enough room, or there was also not enough bone to...
