Question 1

i am 16 years old and i've had an underbite from birth. my teeth are straight though. i was wondering how i can correct it and how long it will take.

Accepted Answer

Underbite: Very treatable.  Depending on severity will require Orthodontics and possibly jaw surgery.  See a fully qualified Orthodontic specialist for initial exam (usually free) and discussion of your treatment options.

Question 2

my underbite is making me uncomfortable, what can i take for this?

Accepted Answer

A telephone: Take your finger and dial an orthodontic specialist.  There's no pill, liquid, salve, snake oil, massage, app, computer program, or dietary supplement that will "fix" an underbite.  Usually requires a combination of treatment provided by 2 specialists, an orthodontist and an oral surgeon.  Call now for examination to learn the extent of your problem and the available treatment choices.

Question 3

my son has a retainer to correct his underbite. his orthodontist now wants to do a frenulectomy, does my son need this?

Accepted Answer

No way: No way to tell without examining your son.  As long as you are seeing a qualified orthodontic specialist, who limits his practice to orthodontics exclusively, you can rely on his training, experience, and expertise.

Question 4

what can be expected after orthognathic jaw surgery to correct underbite?

Accepted Answer

Ask your Surgeon: We have limited space to answer these types of questions and each case is different. With this extensive a procedure, this is something that you should have a sit down one on one discussion with not only the surgeon, but all other dentists involved (for example-orthodontist and general dentist). Good luck.

Question 5

what can i do to treat my underbite?

Accepted Answer

Ortho and surgery: It usually requires the team of an orthodontist and surgeon working together to change the bite.  It also depends on what is wrong and how bad the underbite is.

Question 6

what to do if i have a weird underbite problem, can you help me please?

Accepted Answer

Orthodontist: See a local orthodontist for a consult. They are trained to treat all types of malocclusions, even the weird ones.

Question 7

what to do if i have a strange underbite problem, can you help me please?

Accepted Answer

Seek consultation: Call a qualified orthodontic specialist for examination (usually free) and discussion of treatment options.  It can be fixed.

Question 8

is there any medical benefit to underbite surgery?

Accepted Answer

Medical Benefit: Depends  how you defined the term. Can the patient eat? Can he breathe? Is he in pain? Is the condition causing the patient psychological issues? See how this is going? Starting to get gray.

Question 9

can you tell me info  on braces for underbite?

Accepted Answer

Sweeping question: Resolution of underbite (class iii malocclusion) in adults requires orthodontic treatment, and often orthognathic (jaw) surgery.  Best advice i can give you is ask your dentist for the name of the best orthodontic specialist in your area and schedule an initial examination (often no cost) to discuss your individual set of circumstances and their solutions.

Question 10

can damon braces fix little underbite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This type of braces can definitely repair an underbite. Good luck to you.

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I am 16 years old and i've had an underbite from birth. my teeth are straight though. i was wondering how i can correct it and how long it will take.

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My underbite is making me uncomfortable, what can i take for this?

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My son has a retainer to correct his underbite. his orthodontist now wants to do a frenulectomy, does my son need this?

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What can be expected after orthognathic jaw surgery to correct underbite?

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What can i do to treat my underbite?

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What to do if i have a weird underbite problem, can you help me please?

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What to do if i have a strange underbite problem, can you help me please?

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Is there any medical benefit to underbite surgery?

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Can you tell me info on braces for underbite?

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Can damon braces fix little underbite?

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