My brackets are placed very low almost to the tip of the teeth? Is it properly positioned? (photo)

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I have got my braces fixed for my teeth alignment today and they are placed very low almost near tip of teeth in my upper arc. I have seen pictures of teeth with brackets but I have never anything too low like mine. Is it placed properly? If so Why is it placed too low?

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

normally bracket position in the middle of the crown as per bio-mechanics. but in some conditions, orthodontists put it off-centered to overcome issues like underbite or overbite. in yr case bracket is very close to the incisal edge. By seeing yr pics, I feel you have a deep bite. in deep bite cases braces a little bit on the middle to incisal is common. but it's my advice to discuss yr concern with yr orthodontist.

My brackets are placed very low almost to the tip of the teeth? Is it properly positioned? (photo)

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