Can Braces Alone Fix Jaw and Bite Issues?
Can braces fix an overbite?
Braces alone may sometimes fix an overbite only in mild cases. I believe that in moderate or severe cases, braces alone should not be performed, and a consultation with a jaw surgeon should be done.
Will braces correct my underbite without surgery?
Braces can correct your underbite without surgery, but only in mild cases where it doesn't affect your profile.
Can braces fix jaw alignment problems?
Braces alone cannot fix jaw misalignments; braces and jaw surgery are required.
How do I know if I need jaw surgery or just braces?
You will know if you need jaw surgery or just braces by consulting first with a jaw surgeon or orthognathic surgeon. He or she will let you know what's best for your profile, bite, and airway.
Can braces fix TMJ or jaw pain?
Braces may be able to fix TMJ or jaw pain only occasionally. Usually, these are problems caused by misalignment of jaws, and a consultation should be done by a jaw surgeon.
Will braces help with an open bite?
Braces can help with an open bite only in mild cases. You should consult with an oral surgeon and orthodontist to figure out if this is a dental or a skeletal issue.
Can braces alone fix a crossbite?
Braces alone may fix a crossbite only in mild cases. Usually, crossbites are a skeletal problem, and jaw surgery should be performed.
How long does it take for braces to fix jaw issues?
The length of time that braces take to fix jaw issues can vary from six months to two to three years. Meanwhile, a consultation with an orthognathic surgeon must be made as well.
When are braces not enough to correct jaw problems?
Braces are not enough to correct jaw problems when there's a skeletal issue or it's a moderate to severe case.
Can braces fix a receding chin or jaw?
Braces cannot fix a receding chin or jaw.
Are braces effective for correcting bite problems?
Braces can be effective with bite issues, but only in mild cases.
Can braces change the shape of my jaw?
Braces alone cannot change the shape of your jaw.
How do orthodontists decide between braces and surgery?
An orthodontist may decide whether the case is surgical or orthodontic alone by consulting with an oral surgeon. They both evaluate the patient and the X-rays and come up with a plan.
Will braces improve my jaw function?
Braces alone may improve your jaw function.
Can braces fix crooked jaws without surgery?
Braces alone cannot fix your crooked jaw.
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