I’m 24 I did suck my thumb as a child and I’ve always had “buck teeth” a major upper overbite which cause my top lip to stick out more . I now have braces for a little under a year and my teeth are getting straighter ,not completely straight yet but getting there but my lip still pokes out the same .. how can I go about fixing this ?
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Answer: DNA Appliance and Epigenetic Orthopedics can help protruding upper lip.
I am not sure why third molar extraction is necessary. In my office, I would ONLY remove erupted third molars to treat TMD if the removable appliance we use could not be made to accomodate the third molars. This does happen, but it is rare. You already had four teeth amputated unnessesarily, to...
The DNA appliance will create a fuller wider healthier looking smile while reducing your gummy smile. Ideally, spaces are kept behind the canine or bicuspid area.
The labial bow can control the spaces but you may desire some clear aligner therapy for final tooth allgnment.
I often utilize DNA...
Your teeth might look good, i.e. they are nice a straight, but at the expense of your TMJ's and airway. Unfortunately, to have any hope of improving your TMJ's and airway you are going to have to develop your dental arches and probably move your lower jaw forward. This can all be done with an...
