I'm 24, recently began traditional braces Tx to correct my bite. My ortho said I have about a 3mm overbite & overjet & that in order to recede the teeth far enough to correct this I need to extract 2 upper 1st premolars. I'm not 100% sure about this because of the potential negative side effects (breathing, TMJ, sunken face, unpleasant profile). I just want the best possible results for my case all things considered. I would like to get a second professional opinion on this matter. Thank you!
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The word "underdevelopment" has no meaning in orthodontics. Orthodontic terminology is very specific and usually compares the size of the upper and lower jaw, or the size of the teeth relative to the size of the jaw. If a person is short, you could refer to him as "underdeveloped". Is this go...
There is a risk of over-eruption of the tooth/teeth which aren't covered by the retainers. This means that if they're worn for long periods (that's what they're there for after all!) the uncovered teeth may drift towards the opposing teeth. In 'worst case' scenario you could end up with your...
Congratulations to you that you're almost done with your treatment!!
Elastics are commonly used for bite correction. It's a possibility that the correction needed didn't occur and you'll need to postpone the removal of your braces. Just be aware of the possiblity and don't be too...
