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Adult Overbite Correction
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Can adult (age 20) correct overbite by functional appliances? For instance, herbst appliance
Yes: Yes appliance therapy can be used effectively in adults. All cases are different and need proper records for a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan. Other treatment may be needed depending on your situation including other appliances and braces. ...Read more
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Overbite (Definition)
A malocclusion of the teeth in which the front upper incisor and canine teeth project over the lower. ...Read more
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Can braces correct malocclusion in adults?
Yes - depends: Most adults present for braces to improve their smiles. A great new smile provides so many benefits. They may also enter orthodontic treatment to improve the health of their bite or to prepare teeth for needed dental work. In other words, braces absolutely correct malocclusions of adults. ...Read more
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Will invisilign correct an overbite?
It can: Depends on the overbite. You may also need button put on with the invisalign to allow for elastics to be worn to help get the movement needed. the best way to answer, however, is when an orthodontist can see your teeth live and in person-- without that none of us on the site and really give you a full answer. ...Read more
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Could braces fix-overbite, crossbite, and crowding?
See orthodontist: They can evaluate you and recommend the best course of therapy for your situation. ...Read more
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Can invisalign braces straighten adult crooked and crowded teeth?
Maybe: depends on the level of crowding. I would discuss with an orthodontist ...Read more
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Will braces fix an overbite?
Sort of: an Orthodontist is the best qualified Dental Specialist to "fix" an overbite. The orthodontic will have all of the available "medicines" in their armamentarium, including braces and many other treatment modalities. Please see an Orthodontic Specialist for an individualized evaluation of your unique malocclusion. Initial exams are usually complimentary. ...Read more
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Will a dentistry face lift correct an overbite?
Jaw surgery: done by maxillofacial surgeons who are either plastic surgeons or oral surgeons can make a profound improvement in facial aesthetics. they involve pre and post orthodontia and can correct several bite problems including "over bite" (class II bite). It is not referred to as a facelift which is a skin/ soft tissue operation performed by plastic surgeons. ...Read more
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Can III box elastics fix an overbite?
Nope: Box elastics are usually used to close an open bite. Sounds like you need to see a qualified orthodontic specialist for a full evaluation and discussion of effective treatment options. ...Read more
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How much does an overbite jaw correcting surgery cost?
It's worth it: This procedure involves an orthodontist and an oral surgeon. So, it's not a cheap procedure. However, if you need it, it's life changing. You should start with an orthodontist, they typically offer complimentary consultations. ...Read more
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How is overbite fixed with braces?
Forsus springs: are the most common overbite correction technique that is used in orthodontic treatment with braces. Of course, hey are not appropriate for everyone but in many cases they are an effective way to make the upper and lower teeth articulate properly. Ask your orthodontist about Forsus springs. ...Read more
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Does a 60% overbite require braces?
Not by itself: Normal vertical overbite is approximately 25%. The deeper overbite becomes, the greater the risk of lower incisor crowding and/or interference in normal function. Overbite is just one of the many things that a qualified orthodontic specialist will evaluate. For a full answer to your question, see an orthodontist. ...Read more
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Fao tooth975 - adult orthognathic surgery or functional orthodontics, can you tell me?
Depends on growth: Functional Orthodontics is most effective in growing children. If there is a large jaw discrepancy in a non-growing person it typically requires Orthognathic surgery for proper correction. ...Read more
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What functional orthodontics can address an overjet (and overbite) caused by a protruded upper jaw?
Unusual: Most of the time it's lower jaw too far back, rather than upper jaw too far forward. If upper jaw is determined by skull x-ray and measurements to be too far forward, for an adult braces + jaw surgery may be required. Functional appliances are only modestly effective for growing children and are totally ineffective for non-growing adults. See an orthodontic specialist for evaluation and rx. ...Read more
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Can damon braces fix little underbite?
No magic: There's no magic to any particular appliance system, including the Damon Appliance. The magic is the training, experience, and skill of the practitioner. See a fully qualified Orthodontic Specialist for examination. ...Read more
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Can rubber bands correct a skeletal overbite?
Seem too: Rubber bands are commonly used in orthodontics to reduce an overbite. ...Read more
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Will upper blepharoplasty --> ptosis correction of one eye?
Not exactly: Ptosis of the eyelid is corrected, in most cases, by advancing the levator muscle, which raises the eyelid. It is done through the same type of incision as a blepharoplasty and the two procedures are often combined in older people. In some cases, ptosis is corrected by an incision on the inside of the eyelid, which would not be combined with blepharoplasty. ...Read more
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How are nance appliances (type of orthodontic appliance) removed?
Same way: Same way 2 porcupines make love, very carefully. Thanks for playing straight man for me. Nance appliances anchored onto molars by metal bands. A special plier, called a Band Removing Plier, will easily pop the bands off the teeth in just seconds. Please see Dentist or Orthodontist who plac d the appliance to assure that it's removal is appropriate. ...Read more
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What are the orthodontic appliances used to correct an overbite?
Many: Bionators, frankels, mara's, headgear, pendulum, pendex, tad anchored appliances, forsus springs, twin blocks... The list goes on and on. Headgears in my opinion are passe', functional appliances work, but in a different way than most people think. The best treatment is one that understands facial growth, its limits and whether or not conventional orthodontics or surgery will be used. ...Read more
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Can traditional or functional orthodontics fix my misaligned jaw?
Yes: If you are a growing child traditional orthodontics with headgear, elastics or other growth direction modifying appliances can help. If you are an adult the traditional orthodontics (braces) in conjunction with jaw surgery will help ...Read more
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Can a dental retainer improve an overbite?
Yes, but...: The term "overbite" means different things to different people. If it's a true overbite, where the upper teeth excessively overlap the lower teeth, then you do not want to treat it with just a retainer. You should not cut corners....It may cause problems later on. See a fully trained orthodontist. You probably need full orthodontic treatment with braces on all your teeth. ...Read more
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