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Can Invisalign/Zenyum fix my overjet? Unable to close mouth comfortably. Had braces before and extracted 4 back teeth (Photo)

Fearless275524Sep 21, 2020
Had braces 6 years ago, teeth moved plus it wasn’t that successful in the first place. Not sure how to measure, but with a ruler looks like about 8mm overjet. Worried there might not be enough space for Invisalign/ other clear aligners like Zenyum to work. Also worried about side effects that might adversely impact my bite or smile

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Dr. John McDonald, DMD
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Answered on Oct 20, 2020
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