Will Braces Fix my Crossbite or Do I Need Surgery? (photo)

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Can braces alone fix my cross bite and misaligned jaw? My Face is Not Balanced and my Teeth Don't Mesh. Or do I need surgery? I live in Tennessee and pay for my dental out of pocket.

Vijay Bhagia, DMD · Answer

Hi there,

	Diagnosing your condition will take more than a few pictures. In a grown adult, a jaw can only be changed by jaw surgery. However, your bite could be corrected and your teeth made to match with a combination of dentoalveolar remodeling as well as dental movement/tipping.

	It is best to consult an orthodontist to seek your options. Good Luck

	Vijay Bhagia, Space Center Orthodontics, Houston TX

Robert Waxler, DMD, MS · Answer

Always hard to diagnosis just with photos....this said I think there is a good chance.

	NOBODY has perfect bone structure and all orthodontic corrections require some compensation for the fact that the underlying bone structure is not "ideal"...the problem is the farther the bones are from ideal the harder it is to get the teeth into a stable position....Best to talk with an orthodontist about your treatment options

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