Hi.i have gross malocclusion.i want to undergo orthodontic treatment for improving my esthetics.i fear if my profile worsens?

Ortho treatment: Proper orthodontic treatment by a well trained and experienced orthodontist usually improves upon one's profile. The only way to get an accurate answer to your question is to consult with an orthodontist (not a general dentist who only uses invisalign) and discuss what you can expect regarding the result, including any changes in your profile. It requires a careful workup.

Tell your doctor: It is important to share all of your concerns with regard to treatment at the initial consultation with your orthodontist. Confidence that your concerns are being addressed can be determined by your doctors response, as well as viewing pre and post treatment results of other patients that he/she has treated with malocclusions similar to yours.

Not necessarily: Please explain that to your aao orthodontist and he/she can take that into consideration during your treatment planning. Effective ortho to resolve yor malocclusion can be appropriiately planned without any damage to your profile.

Good for you!: Orthodontic treatment, in the hands of a skilled qualified orthodontic specialist, should not only improve the appearance of your smile, but also balance your face, improve function, make future care easier and less expensive, and you should be delighted with the results when finished. Talk to your orthodontist about your concerns. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the outcome.

Profile ?: Most orthodontist take your profile into consideration when getting a treatment plan for you..I would not worry about worsening your profile ...Orthodontist specialist really know what do do and will only improve your smile and overall look.

It will improve!: No doubt that after your gross mal- occlusion is corrected with orthodontics your profile will be different than what you've known for years, but it will be better! you will be more symmetrical, have a pleasing smile and as a result you will exude confidence. Different can be scary, but in your case it will be so much better!

Facial balance: The face is affected by orthodontics. A study by bowman and johnston published in the angle orthodontists in 2000 and awarded the best article of the year in 2002 showed that both the public and dentists separately preferred the faces of those who had extraction of teeth to those who did not. Extraction treatment is more complex for the clinician, but in a skilled clinicians hands is superior.

Ortho treatment: I am not quite sure if i understand your fear here. You have admitted to "gross malocclusion"! I do not see how straightening your teeth could in any way worsen your profile! especially if you truly have "gross" malocclusion.

Specialists: See the Orthodontist and the Oral Surgeon. Today's software programs may be able to give you an idea of the final result. Check with them and see. Good luck.

See an orthodontist: for evaluation, records and treatment options. While the focus of orthodontic treatment is to correct malocclusions or bad bites, ... with wearing braces, will improve the overall appearance of the facial profile. You may be surprised to learn that orthodontics can improve your profile, lip support and overall facial beauty.