Open bite makes my top lip protrude out more than id like. i know it takes braces PLUS corrective jaw surgery to fix open bite. An Ortho.said my bite may not be so severe as to require surgery. He said they can shave between all the teeth to create some extra space then braces can pull the teeth together to reduce the open bite and the fullness of my top lip "slightly". Can this be done with Lingual braces that go behind the teeth? id like to avoid metal braces on front of my teeth & surgery.
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August 9, 2012
Answer: Open bite correction is predictable with lingual braces
You should defiantly consider orthodontic treatment prior to doing any restorative work so that the teeth can be placed into a proper place and the bite can be corrected. Either outside braces or inside braces should be able to do the job. Doing that first will make the restorative treatment to...
I have been using lingual braces for several years. They are extremely effective at correcting practically any kind of bite. Part of the reason why is that they are customized for each patient. It's important to realize that the vast majority of orthodontists have...
Your orthodontist should be able to get things done with lots of different tools, but sometimes different tools work better than others depending on your goals for treatment. Obviously, how feasible/desirable it would be to use lingual braces with orthognathic surgery depends on the surgical...