Hi docs, i was wondering if theres any way i can shorten the length of my long face non surgically? I have a bad open bite situation as well. I was also considering a full braces treatment with expanders and a face mask. Would that help shorten my face length as well? Please help, thanks!
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Most patients with tongue thrusts also have underdeveloped maxillas. Orthodontics does not address this issue. Expansion with a DNA Appliance will create a more physiologic state less prone to relapse.Tongue thrust usually have an underlying issue thar was noot corrected.
It would be quite a challenge to make an old, non-fitting retainer realign your teeth. Certainly not worth the time or effort trying. Just get a new "active" retainer, or even aligners to take care of any minor issues.
Hello and thank you for your great question. While we are doing braces teeth are moving in different direction. Some teeth might touch more or less then before while moving teeth. What is important when the case is done ALL the teeth should be touching EVENLY. You, as a patient, and a doctor ...
