Often time its stated that braces are primarily for straightening teeth. My question is that, if one has an overbite can braces push this backwards without additional use of appliances?
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Assuming that you have done everything that was asked of you (keeping appts, etc) I would immediately get a second opinion!Just a guess (as I do not have ANY information about what you looked like at the start) but I think you needed teeth out for crowding...without enough room the doctor...
Braces for that short of a period of time, removed early without any retention will not be too beneficial to you. Even if the teeth have moved in the two months you have worn them, without a retainer, they will most likely move to right back where you started. I would suggest...
The word "camouflage" in orthodontics usually refers to masking the jaw discrepancy (in your case underbite) by positioning the teeth a certain way. I would suggest expressing your concerns to your orthodontist. It's difficult to tell from the photos your provided how your...
