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Putting on braces in one jaw only
Hello doctor. So, I have a friend who uses the braces on the upper jaw only, it is because the teeth on her upper jaw are overlap (messy) while her lower jaw has no problem. And then I have read an article a while back that said putting on braces in one jaw only isn't good for both jaw arches. Is it true? and why did it happen?
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Hi. This issue is something that your friend should discuss with his/her Orthodontist who is treating her. No two people are the same and we can not generalize the treatment protocol to the minutest detail. We have to treat every case differently. It also depends on what your friend is expecting our of the treatment. Only the treating doctor will be able to explain why only the upper braces are required and not the lower ones. In general, if you ask whether it can be done or not, i would say yes. It can be done depending on the expectations of the person getting treated and on the condition of teeth.
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Please ask your friend to share his/her concerns with his/her treating Orthodontist.
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