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Can I correct an overbite and midline with braces if I have a tooth implant?

January 16, 2022
Asked By:Caring413386 in Los Angeles, California

Hello, I have an overbite and misplaced midline. I just wanted to know whether I can get braces if I already have a dental implant (premolar) in place. So basically, is it possible to correct an overbite and midline with braces if there is a tooth implant in place, as I have heard that braces cannot move implants

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