How Can Braces Correct a Bad Bite With No Overjet?

October 3, 2011
Asked By:Pauly in socal in La Jolla, CA

My daughter is in college and has a problem with her bite. Her front teeth hit directly over her lower teeth when she bites down, and she has no overjet. Her dentist told her she needs braces. How will her orthodontist help correct this problem?

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October 6, 2011

Answer: Braces with no overjet

October 6, 2011

Answer: Braces with no overjet

October 9, 2011

Answer: Correcting an edge-to-edge bite

October 9, 2011

Answer: Correcting an edge-to-edge bite

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