Deep Bite: Can Not Chew with Braces on?

December 12, 2012
Asked By:Ann57642 in New Orleans, LA

The brackets come into contact with teeth in the opposing arch, so I can't normally chew. The doctor told me that we can go with upper jaw first, and then do the lower. But it'll take about 4 years!! (twice longer) Is it OK to do them separately? Any advice on this? Thanks.

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