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Can you fix an overbite by Braces at age 19?

JJJ97Oct 31, 2016
Hello, I´m thinking about getting braces to correct my overbite and straighten my teeth. I am 19 already though and my doctor told me there is not a 100 procent chance that the overbite can be fixed with the braces because of my age. So how likely is it possible to correct that now. PS The overbite is not severe. Thank you.

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Dr. Brad Lockhart, DDS
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Answered on Nov 2, 2016
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Dr. Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended
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