Hi, 24y/o here, I have a 4-5 mm overjet, i was recommended extraction, but i already have a large tongue. I like my current fuller lips, I just want overjet reduction and to bring my canine outward a bit with braces. bottom teeth also need tuning. Can this happen with IPR alone, especially that i have big teeth and plenty of enamel i'd presume? -It looks bad in the photos, used flash and zooming-
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It looks like there is deficient maxillary(upper jaw ) growth. This could be corrected with surgery( maxillary re positioning or lefort) and the appliance may have some benefit. Alternatively it looks like you have over 100% overbite where you do not show your bottom tooth to do possibly wear....
A Vandiveer Strait, DDS (Retired)- Acct. Suspended says:
In your case Invisalign ortthodontics would be by far the best solution. Invisalign always includes the second molars as opposed to traditional wire and bracket Orthodontics which almost never includes the seconde molars. Invisalign is faster, more comfortable, and a healthier orthodontic te...
It certainly looks as though you have worn your teeth from potential past grinding. You would be a great veneer case to restore the lost length and give you a nicer color as well. Best of luck.