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A member asked:
Which braces are recommended for an open bite?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Most work: Most braces will work, but sometimes the wires must be segmented where parts of the teeth are moved independely of the other regions. Check with you doctor to see what is being used and discuss this with your doctor. Also check for the tongue posture and be sure the tongue is not part of the reason for the open bite.
Answered 3/23/2013
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Difficult: Open bites are often quite challenging to treat. It is best to get an opinion with a licensed orthodontic specialist to determine what is best in your particular situation.
Answered 4/1/2013
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Hi! I have a moderate open bite that I would love to fix through braces or aligners. However, I also have a gap between my two top front teeth (about 2/3 mm) that I would like to keep. Would this be possible?
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A member asked:
Hi! I have a moderate open bite that I would love to fix through braces or aligners. However, I also have a gap between my two top front teeth (about 2/3 mm) that I would like to keep. Would it be possible to fix the open bite and also keep the gap?
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