How do I deal with my extra teeth? Could I just get top braces? (Photos)

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I have extra "fang" teeth in my gums in the front of my mouth and an overbite. I feel like braces would help but I'm unsure especially since I'm overall satisfied with my teeth excluding the extras. How would my dentist be able to move my adult teeth to their right spot where my baby teeth current are? How long would this take?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

You have a very narrow upper jaw and this is the reason there is not room for all your teeth.  Ideally, you should have gone thru expansion prior to age 8.  As and Adult the DNA Appliance and Epigenetic Orththodontics/ Orthopedics is the best approach to grow your maxilla to an ideal size.You can grow the jaw 3 dimensionally so all teeth fit.This will also grow a larger nasal airway, help with snoring and sleep apnea and is often used when treating chronic headache, sinus pain and/or migraine.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMO
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