I have braces on to fix a deep over bite, they have. been on for 7 months now. My face has elongated, temples have sunken in and cheeks have sunken in. I would like to take them off (my treatment was for 24 months). Currently I also have gaps between my teeth as a result of treatment. Will my face and teeth go back to normal ? how much will it return to normal ? Also i had a beautiful smile and face, i was simply told that because i had premolar removed in my teens that i would lose my teeth
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Thank you for your question! Whether braces or jaw surgery is the best option for addressing your concerns depends on the severity of your overjet, the alignment of your jaw, and your overall goals.
• Braces or Clear Aligners: These can be effective for minor to moderate overjet and crowding. T...
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There are various ways to correct malaligned teeth eg. braces, aligners[invisalign], etc. Aligners are comparatively more expensive than braces, but aligners are much more comfortable than braces.
you have little tilted upper incisors and uneven with deepbite. Best option is aligners.
But if you...