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What if I want to keep my overbite, is it still possible to get braces to only straighten my teeth?

crazymarvelchickAug 7, 2017
What if I like my over bite and don't want to get rid of it but have crooked teeth would braces take away my over bite if I don't want them to?

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Dr. L. Matthew Schofield, DDS, MS
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Answered on Aug 8, 2017
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