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How would a dentist most likely go about fixing a 5mm overbite?!
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Orthodontics: Discuss this with your dentist to see which approach is best for you. Usually this is corrected by an orthodontist.
Answered 10/7/2012
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Orthodontics: 5 mm is a very small .This is within the normal limits for overbite. Highly recommend seeing an orthodontist for a definitive diagnosis.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Referral: Ask your dentist to refer you to an orthodontist. Together the orthodontist and the restorative dentist can provide you with the most effective, long lasting, stable and esthetic treatment.
Answered 10/3/2013
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