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I have an ugly overbite. Could it be solved with braces alone? (Photo)

monicka14Dec 13, 2018
I have an ugly overbite ..when I smile my teeth becomes to prominent. Also I have gummy smile. I wanted to know if my condition could be solved with braces alone or I'll need a jacket surgery? I am 25 years old

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Dr. Brad Lockhart, DDS
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Answered on Dec 21, 2018
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Dr. Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)
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Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD

Basic issue is with occlusion. During previous orthodontic treatment, proper occlusion is not achieved—no need to extract more teeth to create space or gain space to replace the extracted tooth. Visit the orthodontist and tell him to achieve proper occlusion without extraction or gaining space. ...

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Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)

Hi vanessa, Your roots are indeed short and I am impressed that you recognized the risk. I would suggest using Invisalign because the system is very predictable and your provider can ask Invisalign to slow down movements which will move the teeth more slowly and place less forces on the roots....

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Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)

Dear Noorlight, I really cannot tell much from your photographs. The appearance of your chin will not change with orthodontics. Your photographs do not show the teeth. The tooth positions will change with orthodontics though an underbite is a difficult arrangement to treat. Dr. Neal

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