Hello, I've had braces but I've always been self conscious about my smile as my teeth aren't as visible. They also aren't similar lengths. Is there anything I can do to fix that?
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Hello, Thanks for your question. Braces will align the teeth, making them straight. The cause of the excessive overjet is because your lower jaw is smaller than usual . As the Orthodontist pointed out the only way to correct it is by performing jaw advancement surgery. It is up to you to...
HelloThanks for your question. The appliance is called "Nance holding arch". It is used by orthodontist in order to maximize their anchorage ( the resistance to unwanted movement of posterior teeth).Great question and best of luck!