Question 1

what is the best 'appliance' or tool to use to floss with a retaining wire in place? (permanent wire behind teeth after the removal of braces)

Accepted Answer

Floss threader: I recommend using a fine floss threader. Butler gum co. Makes a really nice one that is the thickness of fishing line. If you can't get floss through with a threader you can try a product from the same company that i believe are called floss picks or soft picks. They are small plastic picks with a green rubbery and textured material on their ends. You can also try interdental cleaning brushes.

Question 2

can i get braces for my overbite?

Accepted Answer

See your DDS: Your general dentist or orthodontist will perform a thorough examination and take full mouth radiographs (x-rays) to determine how to best address your overbite.

They will need to determine the type and "severity" of overbite you have.

Question 3

how is overbite fixed with braces?

Accepted Answer

Complex answer: There is so much that goes into orthodontics.  There are measurements that are made with certain x-rays, there are models of the mouth and then a treatment plan is created.  For each patient it is a little different.  Simple answer is the wires and bracket placement allow for teeth to move where the dentist/orthodontist wants them to go.

Question 4

can braces fix my overbite problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A thorough evaluation and diagnosis is needed to fix overbite with orthodontics.  Please go to an orthodontist to get properly evaluated, diagnosed, and treatment plan formulated.

Question 5

does a 60% overbite require braces?

Accepted Answer

Not by itself: Normal vertical overbite is approximately 25%.  The deeper overbite becomes, the greater the risk of lower incisor crowding and/or interference in normal function.  Overbite is just one of the many things that a qualified orthodontic specialist will evaluate.  For a full answer to your question, see an orthodontist.

Question 6

does an overbite always require braces?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Overbite is the length that the top teeth come over the bottom...In some cases, this is very "deep" and should be corrected...It the teeth are in a normal relation to each other, then no. Although, this may not necessarily be the only reason to have braces.

Question 7

how can you fix an overbite without braces?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the overbite is mild, yes you can.   However, if it is very severe, often braces is the best non surgical method of treating an overbite.  Surgery is another option to fix an overbite.

Question 8

i have an overbite but i want braces becouse i heard that helps sometimes, does it?

Accepted Answer

Very much so: Call a qualified orthodontic specialist for an initial examination (usually free or low cost) to determine the best way to resolve your malocclusion.  You'll be glad you did.

Question 9

can getting braces fix my overbite?

Accepted Answer

Orthodontics: Orthodontic care can correct many different malocclusions. You'll have to make an appointment with a local orthodontist to see what would work best for you.

Question 10

if i have a overbite do i need braces ?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: A horizontal overbite greater than 2mm or a vertical overbite deeper than 50% are indications that there are other problems.  See an orthodontic specialist for an initial examination (often complimentary) to answer the question.

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