Can upper crooked teeth be straightened without correcting the underbite? I have been advised surgery to fix underbite and I am terrified with the idea of having to go for a surgery (I read lots of negative reviews of surgery and the pain it comes with)...So I was hoping that I will just go for braces to get straight teeth and skip surgery altogether..Will that be possible? Will not going for surgery affect the straightening of teeth? Please suggest.
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February 27, 2016
Answer: Can I get straight teeth and not correct my bite?
Your orthodontist is correct. Your teeth are triangular in shape and therefore only touch each other with minimal surface area. If your teeth were more rectangular in shape then the teeth would touch with broader surface area and thus appear to be closer together. You can fix your perception of...
Bonding is the process of etching the enamel with a dilute acid, flowing liquid resin on to the treated enamel, then adding composite which is like a putty. The composite is shaped, then cured with a special light, then polished. If done right it is imperceptible from a speaking distance....
If it is just starting to overlap as you said, a removable appliance such as an active retainer or clear plastic aligner can be very helpful. You just need to be very committed to wearing it full time - for at least a few months. A visit to an orthodontist will confirm this and make...
