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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November 2, 2016
Answer: Can you fix an overbite by Braces at age 19?
A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended says:
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