23 year old female, I have a type 3 malocclusion, what are my options? Should I get Braces first or Jaw Surgery?

Fixing an overbite is pretty straight forward, no matter the age. Fixing an overjet can be more complicated. Overjet and overbite are often terms that are interchanged by the general public. Even if you are talking about overjet instead of overbite you can still resolve either condition at age...

In the first place a night guard should be maintaining the position of your teeth on the upper arch where a night guard is normally used.  Secondly the night guard should be made with the lower retainer in place so that  you can wear your night guard on the upper while wearing the retainer on th...

HI, thanks for sending your question. I understand your concerns and its important to address the position and alignments of the teeth first, prior to considering other surgical options like chin implants, etc. Since the teeth are not aligned properly it allows the esthetics of your face to s...

Typically patients are instructed to wear their retainers "regularly" for the first six months following active orthodontic treatment (braces/Invisalign/etc.) because this tends to be the period of time when the teeth are least stable in their new positions.  Each practitioner is...

Orthodontics move the teeth but much of you problem is orthopedic in nature.  You have a severely underdeveloped maxilla and it looks like a functional jaw shift.  Do you have TMJ issues, headaches, migraines, neck pain or other pain issues? I would suggest talking to your orthodontist about a...

Hi! Cost of braces or Invisalign to fix your overbite will vary depending on the treatment modality you choose and the provider you choose. I would highly recommend choosing an orthodontist, since they are specialists in correcting teeth position and bites. The price is very variable. In our...