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If you want to correct the spacing and overbite it isn't necessary to get a referral from your dentist. I would suggest doing some research and finding an orthodontist in your community and scheduling an appointment for a consult.
It doesn't hurt to get a second opinion. There may be a specific reason why your dentist did not feel that you need braces. Getting a second opinion from an Orthodontist will just provide you with more information as to why you should or should not pursue braces treatment. It looks like you also have some spacing on top but this may be due to uneven tooth sizes between the top and bottom teeth (tops may be smaller than average).Best of luck!Dr. Pam
Without surgery, braces mostly affects the position of the teeth. Sometimes, changes can be made in the position of the teeth to fix the bite and somewhat "mask" the lower jaw protrusion. In certain cases, for example, one bottom premolar tooth on each side can be removed so that the lower front...
All orthodontist are perfectionist and I think if you tell your doctor that you are not happy with something and want it resolved, they will gladly make the changes or he/she might already have a plan to resolve it.
Dear tammi2424,I will do my best to answer your questions with the information available. It isn't abnormal to see this type of shifting. It is the natural migration of the teeth as we get older. It can continue to get worse. It's not abnormal to need orthodontics a second time. I...
