Slanting and asymmetry after braces. Is there anything that can be done about this? (Photo)

Braces would help you fix the protrusion of your teeth as well as their alignment. From your photos, you can see that the top and bottom teeth are not aligned, but it's actually difficult to see if there is protrusion from this view. Usually, protrusion is viewed from a side photo. However, if...

In order to change your profile, as well as allow you upper teeth to come down over your lower teeth, you will need to have braces along with the removal of 2 teeth on the upper on 2 teeth on the lower. When your front teeth fit together better, you will be able to bite a sandwich with lettuce...

It sounds like you need new retainers that fit you better. There should not be a gap between the plastic and roof of your mouth. It certainly should not cut into your tongue. I would recommend going back to the orthodontist who made your retainer to have them take a look. Another thing to...

First, Avoid anyone who wants to amputate (extract) four bicuspids to treat your case. In my practice I would begin with a DNA Appliance to expand your narrow jaw into a wide "U" shaped arch which would reduce protrusion while increasing airway. You currently have a 6 tooth smile and dark...

Hello! Good question… it is hard to say what the best option is for your specific case. In order decide on what the best treatment is for my patients I evaluate the smile, facial profile, occlusion/bite, crowding/spacing, inclination of the incisors, panoramic/cephalometric radiographs,...

Hello, Yes, it is not always necessary to polish the edges of teeth. The pointy edges will often round on their own with regular chewing and functioning. Many patients ask us to do a very small amount of polishing of the edge for esthetics.