I first got braces 5 years ago and had them on for 3 years. My dentist took them off last 2011. My teeth have aligned but i still have an overbite and an open bite. Apparently my maxilla is protruded and i'm considering getting orthognathic surgery soon. It says on the articles i saw that the patient would have to get braces before getting the surgery....will my 3 years with braces count or would i have to get braces again? I'm wearing my retainers so my teeth are still aligned properly.
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Cutiepie! From what I see.....you would benefit from orthodontics by tons and tons. You look like a cute gal with a long life ahead of you. Don't hate your teeth...hate the crookedness of them. I'd recommend fixed braces for you, although Invisalign may be more attractive...
The symptoms you describe are commonly associated when an improper bite is affecting the temporomandibular jaw joint (TMJ) and the related facial muscles. An orthodontist who understands occlusion and TMJ will check for these symptoms throughout treatment. As the teeth shift, so does...
You simply need to have your upper arch expanded along with braces to perfect your bite. Your photographs tell the story. The last photo shows an accommodation bite due to your maxillary constriction. I can make this statement based on your first photograph that shows a...
