Saw 4 orthodontists, 1 that says braces will correct my deep bite and 3 that say forget the cost and trouble of braces & go w/ veneers. I have a bridge on bottom that I want removed & replaced with an implant, a porcelain veneer on either side of my 2 front teeth that are 22 yrs. old, too wide but closing gaps between these teeth. I have a space on bottom that was created by a tooth moving that could be straightened or moved more to allow an implant if needed.
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I have been using lingual braces for several years. They are extremely effective at correcting practically any kind of bite. Part of the reason why is that they are customized for each patient. It's important to realize that the vast majority of orthodontists have...
Your orthodontist should be able to get things done with lots of different tools, but sometimes different tools work better than others depending on your goals for treatment. Obviously, how feasible/desirable it would be to use lingual braces with orthognathic surgery depends on the surgical...
Lingual (invisible) braces are just just braces mounted on the inside of your teeth. They have all the same parts, produce forces the same way, and require cooperation (and Advil) just like regular braces. Although there are some cases that are better treated with conventional braces, lingual...