Understanding Lower Jaw Crowding and Posterior Teeth One of the most common reasons patients seek orthodontic treatment is crowding of the teeth …. Joe Orthodontics in Victorville is here to help. Contact us to learn more about your options.
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Understanding Overbites and How Orthodontists Correct Them Overbites, also called overjets , are one of the most common reasons patients seek… Joe Orthodontics in Victorville is here to help. Contact us to learn more about your options.
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Understanding the Cost of Orthodontic Treatment in the High Desert Thinking about orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child is a big step… Joe Orthodontics in Victorville is here to help. Contact us to learn more about your options.
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What to Do If Your Child Is Missing a Permanent Tooth At Joe Orthodontics, we’re here to help. Most children lose their last baby tooth around age 12… Joe Orthodontics in Victorville is here to help. Contact us to learn more about your options.
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The first and most common reasons why your orthodontist would recommend extracting teeth is due to overcrowding and bite correction. Your orthodontist may also recommend tooth extractions for cosmetic reasons or because you have a severely damaged tooth that has a poor prognosis and is unlikely to last you for the rest of your life.
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The purpose of rubber bands (elastics) is usually to correct an overbite or an underbite. They are also used to help move teeth in a way that braces may not be able to do alone.
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For most people, their bite can be corrected by simply moving just the teeth, but in some cases moving just the teeth may not be enough and movement of the jaws themselves is required to adequately correct the bite. Patients with severe overbites, underbites, or crossbites, or those with skeletal asymmetries may require orthognathic surgery in addition to braces to correct their bite and achieve a desired facial balance.
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