I have a cross bite that I would like to fix but I'm not willing to go down the surgical route. Is there any possibility of getting it corrected or improved, even in a camouflage way, without having to have jaw surgery? The most part I care is the cross bite in my front teeth as it is obvious when I talk/smile. So if braces can correct that part, it will be great.
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Hi, thanks for sending your question. There would be different options available and we can evaluate your teeth more closely to discuss. However one would be clear aligners, using invisalign to correct the alignment. If only a small amount of change is needed on the edge of the front teeth, then...
You can undergo orthodontic / braces treatment at any age. With age only issue is slow tooth movement and that results in little prolonged treatment duration. You can opt for aligners [invisible, painless]as an option.
While it is true, irreversible removal of enamel followed by orthodontic movement CAN shift a midline, there is a concern that the teeth will STAY shifted. Moving a tooth 4 mm is one thing, and any "settling" after braces are removed is insignificant, up to 1/2 mm. This won't be noticed. ...
