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While most people wear braces to fix their teeth, the facial structure can be improved as well. Braces can correct overbites, underbites, and crossbites.

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Q: Do braces fix your jaw shape?
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Can removable braces fix the gap n correct jaw bone that is some out then lower jaw?

You mean you have a overbite? Braces can't do that. Surgery can though. Contact you doctor. First they have to see how big the problem is.


Can retainers fix crookedness in my teeth without the use of braces?

Not really. They are made to move your jaw into place and minimise your overbite before you get train tracks.


Does your jaw shift after braces?

a little bit.


Why do braces hurt when you stick your bottom jaw out?

if they are attached to your bottom jaw, then its because they are moving your whole jaw back so it cant go as far as it could before, or because the back of the braces is anchored to your teeth.


If need your jaw pulled forward what braces should you get?

It depends on how far you need your jaw pulled forward


Why do you need jaw surgery after using invisalign braces?

if you have an overbite


Can braces fix a gap of 6 mm?

Yup. Braces can fix almost any size of gap.


Do braces cause dizziness?

Yes! They sure can they move your teeth and jaw and all of that unnaturally the jaw can cause serious dizziness I have had my braces for two years and had to take lorazapam the dizziness was so bad message your jaw and look into chiropractic good luck!


What should you do if you wore elastic bands in the wrong place on your braces and now your entire jaw is out of line and you don't have any appointments with the orthodontist anytime soon?

Call your dentist! Explain what happened and make an appointment so you can get the plan for your braces changed to fix what went wrong.


How do braces feel when you get them off?

Your teeth feel incredibly smooth, and, at least in the day of metal braces, your jaw feels lighter.


How do you fix your bite faster if you already have braces?

There isn't much you can do about that. Moving teeth deals with giving the jaw time to reshape itself, bone will have to be broken down and reformed. That can't really be rushed.


Are there anythings you can do to fix a slight overbite and not get braces?

You can fix a slight overbite with a retainer. Speak with your dentist about options to getting braces for an overbite.