I have pretty small teeth so it bothers me how high up my tooth goes, but then it also goes out. I'm also pretty sure it's the reason the one next to it never got any larger. I've been dealing with this menace since I was 12, I'm currently 19. Would braces or Invisalign work and if so, how long should it take. I'm not so much worried about my other teeth than I am this one tooth. I want to get this taken care of and THEN get my teeth whitened. This is priority right now.
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Answer: Very underdeloped maxilla. Invisalign or braces canimprove but orthopeic expansion with DNA Appliance is ideal.
In theory, having excess overjet could make your teeth less stable because they don't fit together to keep each other in check. HOWEVER, teeth will always want to move as a natural part of aging so the difference is rather negligible. Regardless of what your overjet is, you need an upper...
From your photos, it looks like your case could be treated using Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD's) by intruding the posterior molars. Google the following: "Anterior open bite treated with TAD anchored posterior intrusion." Find an orthodontist who places his or her own TAD's and has do...
Hi, thanks for sending your question. Its important to note that Retainers only hold teeth in a desired position. They have no moving ability for the teeth. Therefore if you are interested in having the teeth move back in a straight position, we would need to use either conventional braces, or...