Is This the Correct Procedure for Correcting an Overbite?

January 21, 2012
Asked By:Tonya in California in San Francisco, CA

What is the reason for bonding on the back molers? I can't chew my food without hitting my bottom teeth. As you can see I also have braces. Thank you

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January 23, 2012

Answer: Correcting overbites

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January 23, 2012

Answer: Correcting overbites

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January 23, 2012

Answer: Opens the bite, prevents bracket braekage, short term, 3-6 months

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January 23, 2012

Answer: Opens the bite, prevents bracket braekage, short term, 3-6 months

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