What options are there to correct an overbite (and perhaps also mild
crowding) in an adult? Esp. in regards to time and appearance. |
Request for Question Clarification by
jeanwil-ga
on
31 Mar 2003 22:37 PST
Hi newyorkguy-ga,
I can give you websites on how overbites are normally corrected but I
will not be able to give you specific information for your condition.
This is so because you first have to visit the dentist for them to
take an xray to determine the whys and hows.
If interested I can post these websites with information etc for you
to view and have a general ideas as to what is done. Would you accept
this as an appropriate answer.
Please let me know your decision.
Thanks
jeanwil-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
serenata-ga
on
31 Mar 2003 23:19 PST
Hello, New York Guy ...
There are very standard options for correcting an overbite in an
adult, but before such a question can be addressed, it helps to know
the cause of the overbite.
Options run from maxillofacial surgery (plastic surgery) to speech
therapy to correct a reverse swallow to orthodontia and anything in
between.
For example: Simple orthodontia could no doubt bring the teeth into
alignment (with, perhaps, removing a couple of teeth in the event of
overcrowding), but if the cause of the overbite is a reverse swallow,
in no time at all, without speech therapy to correct that particular
problem, you would be right back to the overbite.
Without knowing more specifics, it is difficult to answer your
question or even get you pointed in the right direction - and at best,
any answers would only be a guess.
Yours ever so,
Serenata
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Clarification of Question by
newyorkguy-ga
on
31 Mar 2003 23:19 PST
sure, I guess that would be o.k. I was assuming that there are only 3
or 4 techniques used for all conditions though, in which case I
figured I might as well ask for a list. Also, I'm interesting in a
relatively spin-free description of the methods, which I wouldn't
expect to see on a dentist site... but I suppose I can de-spin them
myself.
PS-- in the orig question, 'appearance' refers to the appearance of
the teeth and mouth during the process-- e.g., braces, or surgical
swelling, etc.
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Clarification of Question by
newyorkguy-ga
on
31 Mar 2003 23:21 PST
As a kid I had braces, but didn't stick with them. So I think my
condition is fairly ordinary in that regard-- just an overbite and a
little crowding on top and bottom that has developed over the past (my
dentist thinks the crowding will stop though).
Hope this helps :-)
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