Well the back or sides of my teeth touch on the top and bottom when I bite. I had braces and my teeth were very close to perfect, now I can not bite food with my front teeth because my teeth do not close all the way. Also I guess I tongue thrust when I swallow. I do not want to have mouth surgery, I saw a surgeon he said he could fix it, but can this be solved easily with braces, if so, how long?
2006-10-04 07:28:47 · 4 answers · asked by mastahmind211 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Ah - and I thought I was the only one! I've had my braces for 2 1/2 years now, and that was after I had an RPE. Good luck!
2006-10-05 15:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by Abcde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tongue thrust or TMJ/Degeneration might caused the open bite problem. If the tongue thrust is the caused, I can treat it using Myofunctional Orthodontics to closed your bite down. You can call my office for more information 562-904-2157.
2006-10-04 15:12:34 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Han DDS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something we can not answer without seeing appropriate x-rays. You could also have arthritic degeneration of the mandibular condyles, which would create a gap between your front teeth (top to bottom).
2006-10-04 14:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your orthodontist silly.
2006-10-04 14:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋