I'm 23, contemplating about getting braces. I have a slightly bigger lower lip than my upper. My lower teeth are crowded while my upper teeth are very prominent and I have an over bite which is prominent when I smile. Will getting braces make my lower lip stick out even more since my upper teeth will be pushed back?
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Yes, there is a significant change in your profile. but agree with your orthodontist, such changes are not possible only with braces treatment. if you have pre and post treatment lateral cephalogram thn its easy to understand what changes occurred during treatment. another issue is selfie with...
Hello and thank you for your question. Braces or Invisalign will certainly make your teeth even and align them well. You will have a great looking smile!All the best to you.
Orthodontics (moving teeth) will always tend to make the face longer and more narrow; ESPECIALLY if teeth are extracted. You have extremely narrow dental arches along with an anterior open bite. Your jaws are a symptom of an underdeveloped craniofacial complex. Your genetic potential did ...