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- 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
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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...
- 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...