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Overbite and braces
Is it possible for braces to increase someone's overbite by any way ? How braces work to align our bite when I have mismatched bite due to tmj problem?
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An orthodontist can treat your malocclusion/mismatched bite/crooked teeth in all three dimensions like forwardly/backwardly placed teeth or overbite/deepbite or openbite, narrow jaws and other problems that to with proper diagnosis and treatment planning which will take care of your TMJ,face, muscles and bone. TMJ problem and malocclusion may have an inter relationship so get the proper treatment done to get relief and own a beautiful smile you deserve.all the best.
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get the necessary X rays/CBCT done as advised by your doctor
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Hi...yes it's true. Overbite and overjet can cause TMJ issues. Plz get Orthodontic treatment done
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It is possible to correct the overbite with braces treatment. Braces align your teeth to proper bite and , the corrected bite forces work to TMJ.
An Orthodontist is the best person to explain this to you. Visit one.
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Usually once bite is alligned the forces going uptill TmJ is balanced, and thats how bite correction helps in TM J issues.
Braces moves tooth in desirable n balanced position.
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Dr. Lokesh Tomar
Endodontist
8 yrs exp
Aligarh
Yes it is.. Braces align bite by the forces act on tooth surface but for excessive overbite prognathism takes time..
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avoid hard biting
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