My upper central incisors are still longer than other teeth, they are also protruding a bit. However, the braces have brought them very close to the ideal position but hasn't fixed them completely. What do you suggest? Thank You
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It might have seemed that you had a good "bite" but I suspect that you had an overjet all along. The crowding of your upper teeth allowed them to seem to be further back than they really are. As the crowding resolves your front teeth have to move forward. At some point your...
Space can easily be achieved by expansion, mechanically thinning the teeth or extraction of permanent teeth. However, there are limits to expansion and IPR to avoid gum recession and bone loss around those teeth. To avoid this, if your crowding is severe, the only way to create space is...
There is a type of braces called Six Month Smiles that is very specifically used to correct minor orthodontic problems. Ask your dentist if you would be a candidate for a limited type of treatment such as this. You could be done in as little as 6 months.
