Can I Get Braces on my Upper Teeth Only?

But there is an extra challenge sometimes when doing so. Braces with wires is similar to a tug of war and as pressure is put in one area, opposite pressure is placed elsewhere. The lower arch is often used for leverage to get the job done.
Most of the time, the fee is the same whether one arch is done or two. If there is no cost savings and the treatment can be done better and faster, most people choose to have both arches treated.

It is possible to get braces on upper arch only, however the result may be compromised , it is always better to do braces on both arches to achieve a perfect bite.

Karla, thank you for your great question. A lot of people asking the same question.
Short answer  is yes, you can. Results though can be not as good, because location of the  lower teeth determines final posion of the uppers in a lot of cases. You would be limiting your doctor's perfect results.

                It is very rare that braces can be done on only the upper teeth because the most important reason for braces is to correct the bite and alignment of the teeth and it is much more difficult to do this when you only have control of half the teeth. Even though the bottom teeth may look straight to you, your Orthodontist would be able to show you the corrections that are necessary. Good luck.

Depending on your bite and the severity of your case, it IS possible to do upper barces only. Most of the time, I do recommend the full braces . As long as you are in treatment, you may as well get everything perfect.