Will braces fix my bite and help me not have jaw surgery? (Photo)

Even if extraction of premolars is the best option, the extractions can always be done later.  Once done, there is no going back.  I would see how things go with expansion and braces, and if it isn't enough, consider extractions.  In my opinion though, extractions aren't likely needed and woul...

It depends on your age and the position of those teeth. If you are a teenager and those teeth are just starting to come in, give them some time and they will fully come in. If you are an adult and your teeth have been sitting like that for quite some time, there is probably not enough room for...

Braces will have minor effects on facial asymmetry. What will have a much more dramatic effect is arch development utilizing orthopedic appliances. Good luck!

Since braces are about creating great smiles, orthodontists are very good at incorporating temporary tooth shaped (usually individual denture teeth matched to your shade) fillers to fill in gaps where teeth have been previously lost to trauma or other reason.  This keeps the smile looking good w...

Your teeth/gums are no more likely than a 12 year old to have complications from orthodontics.  Orthodontic treatment will improve you smile and prevent any further wear from your severely overlapping bite.  I have treated several patients in their early and mid eighties and they all love the v...

I would do neither IPR or extraction in my office. Your teeth are crowded because there is insufficient space to accommodate straight teeth. I would first create more space by enlarging your dental arches, then you will have sufficient space without doing either IPR or extraction. You de...