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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 it be possible to fix the open bite and also keep the gap?

Q: 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?

: I answered a similar question you posted earlier. Please see a local orthodontist for a consultation.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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I answered a similar question you posted earlier. Please see a local orthodontist for a consultation.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 5/3/2022

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

It would be possible to do both. Considering the severity of your malocclusion I recommend that you see a fully qualified specialist Orthodontist for an Initial Examination.

Answered 5/3/2022

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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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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