Wanting braces again to close the open bite but I don't want to relapse/get surgery. Am I eligible for Fastbraces? (photos)

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I have worn braces before and had to end treatment before completed, I had braces due to open bite and gap in front teeth along with other small gaps between other teeth, I currently have a permanent retainer between my front 2 teeth. How severe is this case? How long for treatment?

Patrick M. Ohlenforst, DDS, MS · Answer

As I see it, your main problem is the open bite. That is likely caused by your tongue. Even if you had braces and/or surgery to close the open bite, if your tongue is still pushing/posturing forward, the open bite WILL come back. I would suggest talking with an orthodontic specialist and try to get a referral to a myofunctional therapist. Most likely, you will need to be taught to do some exercises that will train your tongue to not go forward when you talk or swallow. The bottom line is that the cause of the problem (the tongue) has to be addressed in order to have a long term fix of the bite.

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