I have crowded bottom teeth. I am wanting to get braces, but i was told I might need to have jaw surgery. I cannot afford jaw surgery. No way. Impossible. Is there anyway I can just get the braces to fix the crowding?
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Answer: Is Jaw Surgery Necessary Before Orthodontics?
Hi, brads21! Thanks for your question and pics.
I see you still have baby canine teeth. Are your permanent canines impacted? It's rare to have missing upper canine teeth.
If your upper permanent canines are severely impacted then, yes, it is sometimes recommended to have them removed...
When the braces are on and they are trying to pull the front teeth back to correct your overbite, they are actually pulling the back teeth forward as well. (Like a tug of war) All teeth move when the braces push or pull on them. If the orthodontist wants some teeth to move...
You are a perfect example showing that just "straight" teeth are only one part of a nice smile. The angle/ slant/ flaring of the teeth is also important. Another critical element is the shape of the teeth. Yours are very triangular. Reshaping of teeth during...
