Can Invisalign or braces fix my bite issues? (photo)

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Invisalign or braces can definitely realign your teeth to fix the crowding in your upper and lower jaws.

As for your bite, I suspect the photos have you posturing out of your natural bite pattern (note the gaps between your upper and lower back teeth) so it is impossible to see what kind of bite issues you may have.

Your bite pattern (occlusion) will have to be taken into consideration when formulating a treatment plan to address your concerns. This, and a thorough examination of your mouth is essential to have a successful orthodontic treatment.

I would encourage you to seek a consultation in-person so that your bite and other issues can be appropriately evaluated.

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Do braces change your facial profile?

You have asked a very interesting question and I am afraid the answer is yes and no! I will try to explain it as best I can. Braces CAN change profiles: Braces can change profiles only when the orthodontists and the patient plan to get it changed from the START of the treatment. A good example is when patients complain that when taking photographs, they notice that their side profile is sticking out and they have a very full smile (most patients use the terms, I look like a horse!) In this case, braces can help to retract the teeth to allow the patient to have a softer, gentler profile.

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Should I do my dental crown or braces first?

It is better to get your braces done first before your crown. This is because the tooth and gum position will move and it may affect the final crown work. The crown surface may also be damaged during braces work (risk is small) which means that you may need a new crown after braces. If you want to be treated with subsidy you will need a polyclinic referral letter. However please note that there are no subsidies for any orthodontic treatment. You can be seen by the postgraduate students at NUS for a slightly reduced price for braces if you wanted to.

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