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by cobblepot
Mon Aug 08, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Overjet correction without surgery, does functional appliances work on teenagers as well?
Replies: 1
Views: 324

Overjet correction without surgery, does functional appliances work on teenagers as well?

Hi, I am 15. And I have developed an overjet, months after I got my braces of (had them for 3 years) probably from oral breathing. I've done a bit of research, and functional appliances are my best bet. At this age, I probably missed my growth spurt, which I could've developed a strong jawline (gene...
by cobblepot
Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Do I need to have surgery?
Replies: 1
Views: 330

Do I need to have surgery?

Hi, I am a 15 year old with an overjet and a weak chin. I used to have braces for 3 years, and as given a pair of retainers (but I lost my upper one, I didn't really get to use it) and a few months I noticed that my upper teeth began to stick out, an overjet. I can't get it checked by a professional...