I'm 22 and never had braces. I have two main problems with my teeth, a ~4mm overjet and a crossbite. What could be done to fix my teeth, or at least reduce the problem? I've been suggested surgery, but I'd rather not go that route. I've also been suggested braces with extractions but I would prefer not to have extract my teeth as well. Could my problems be fixed with braces sans extraction? Another suggestion was Inivisalign. Would that be sufficient to reduce my overjet and realign my crossbite?
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December 29, 2015
Answer: Growing your maxilla can create the best physiologic and cosmetic results without surgery.
There really is no age limit to get braces. The most important thing is to make sure the gum and bone structure around your teeth is healthy enough to support tooth movement. You should coordinate a visit with both an Orthodontist and Periodontist (gum specialist) so they can develop a treatment...
Thank you for a great question. The good news is, if it will not go away after improving oral hygiene, it can be easily and painlessly removed using a dental laser. We carry it in our practice. Ask your orthodontist if they have it as well.Good luck.
The DNA Appliance and Epigenetic Orthodontics is the best way to orthopedically grow your maxilla larger to eliminate crossbite and is definitively my preferred method of treatment.An alternative is Rapid Maxillary Expansion with a surgical assist or the SARPE procedure.Ira L Shapira DDS,...
