Im 16 and my teeth are a little bit overcrowded, its not painful but i was just wondering whether or not my Jaw will still be growing as i'd like to have better looking teeth!
2007-11-09 05:02:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
You might need braces. Go to the orthodonist and ask for a consultation.
Good luck!
2007-11-09 05:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your jaw is about fully grown at 16, so there's probably not a chance that your teeth will gain any more room to straighten out. If the teeth aren't very crooked there are less obtrusive braces than full-on metal, such as Invisilign. You need to ask your parent(s) to take you to an orthodontist to get an assessment and an estimate of cost. Also ask how long the braces will probably need to be used.
2007-11-09 13:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem when I was younger. I was about the same age as you. I'm not sure if your jaw will grow or not. I had to have my very back teeth pulled. This made room for the rest of my teeth to settle in. Good luck!
2007-11-09 13:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by Candy Cane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm also 16 + I have a mate at school who had to have fourth teeth removed and then he had to have a brace.
And I think it was cos he had overcorwded teeth... So perhaps go to the doctors or something.
2007-11-09 13:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Considering that your wisdom teeth have probably not grown in yet, you are going to need to make room in your mouth. Ask your dentist about options, even though your best bet would be to get braces.
2007-11-09 13:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by Rae Elizabeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you need braces for overcrowding. Many times, they will pull a back tooth (or two) from each side and then put on your braces.
2007-11-09 13:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by nite_angelica 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not worry! your body (including teeth) continues to grow until the age of 18. but i would make sure to get the recommended amounts of calcium per day. make sure to drink organic milk every day, eat cheese at least every other day, ans eat fish once a week,. these will all help improve your teeth structure growth as well as help with skin.!
2007-11-09 13:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by pm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for overcrowded the best solution is to go to the dentist and get braces or get the extras pulled but you still will need braces to straighten them out
2007-11-09 13:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely go see an orthodontist. At 16, you are not quite finished growing yet. You may need braces.
2007-11-09 13:07:50 · answer #9 · answered by k-baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont think your jaw is going to grow anymore..Ask a dentist they maybe to remove one on top and one on bottom in the back so you have more room.
2007-11-09 13:06:19 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋