I hate my teeth; I want to get opinion if my bite can be corrected without jaw surgery? (Photos)

Question

I'm always afraid to smile because my teeth look horrible ..my face look long... I want to get opinion if my bite can be corrected without jaw surgery ......do I have a underbite?crossbite?

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

Your upper dental arch is way underdeveloped. This can be corrected nicely with arch development. Make sure you select a doctor who understands the relationship between tooth movement and facial aesthetics. You do NOT need to sacrifice any teeth to have a beautiful smile; in fact, you will have a far more beautiful smile if you do not remove teeth.Good luck!

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Look into the DNA appliance and epigentic orthodontics to creat growth necessary for non-surgical correction.

John McDonald, DMD · Answer

You have a lot of crowding and your teeth and jaws are positioned forward relative to the rest of your facial features.  (Your upper jaw is not "underdeveloped", the forward position of the teeth and jaw is why the gums show above the teeth when you smile.)

Extractions are absolutely necessary in your case.  An orthodontist may also suggest small anchor pins to gain the most amount of movement in your front teeth while preventing unwanted movement in your back teeth.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

i feel its possible without surgery. but details analysis of lateral xray is needed. its my request to upload yr side view pics in relaxed lips position for better judgement. all four premolar extraction is must in yr case.

Hisham Kaloti, DDS (retired) · Answer

Find yourself a good local orthodontist by looking through this site. Your crossbite can be easily corrected with braces. You may have to sacrifice few teeth for space but it's very possible!

Good luck

I hate my teeth; I want to get opinion if my bite can be corrected without jaw surgery? (Photos)

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Answer: Without surgery

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Answer: It's possible!

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I hate my teeth; I want to get opinion if my bite can be corrected without jaw surgery? (Photos)

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Answer: Without surgery

Answer: Without surgery

Answer: It's possible!

Answer: It's possible!

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