I have an overjet of 8mm. I already had braces and 4 teeth extracted. What can I do to treat it now? I've had my 4 teeth removed (2 upper and 2 lower) and I had braces when I was 12 for almost 3 years. Now I'm 20 and I still have an overjet of 8mm. Should I get Invisalign? My dentist asked me to try Invisalign as my teeth are already extracted.
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