I have an overbite upper teeth which is also kinda of crooked. It was not that obvious until as of the recent years which is also the reason why i did not think of having to put on braces to correct them. Now as i am 24 years old I have think that the overbite might have affected the lower portion of my nose as to where the nostrils are situated as they are tilting to the right side of my face. Do you think that the decision to put on braces will change the shape of my nose to normal?
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Braces alone will NOT correct your canted smile. You have a growth and development problem, i.e. your upper dental arch never fully developed completely. This lack of development will also affect your midface (eyes, nose and cheeks). You would need to develop your upper dental arch (and ...
Normally brackets are not very expensive. Having the bracket out of position or lost can interrupt your orthodontic movement. Please visit a local provider and have him/her evaluate the area. The cost should be minimal to repair for you.All the best,
Unfortunately the retainer is not designed to move teeth but rather hold them in their current position. If you need to correct the alignment of your teeth, orthodontics using conventional braces, or clear aligners may be necessary.All the best,