Metal Mouth Message Board

I was told I would need surgery also for for large overjet/overbite. My sister had it done also and I wasn't impressed with her results so I went to a new orthodontist. He is doing top and bottom braces and has actually advised against getting my two top teeth pulled to pull the overjet back complet...

I have had braces on for 4 months and at the 6th month mark by ortho wants to pull two top teeth to help fix my very large overbite and slight overcrowding. After he pulls these, how long will it take to close the gap? He has given me an option not to have extractions but my front teeth would still ...

I also have a 9mm overjet. My first consult said that I would need surgery but I have already decided against it after seeing what my sister went through. My second consult said I could do 24 months with braces with possible extractions. He actually thought it was the better of the options. I have h...