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by Liz-07
Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:43 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Expanders and orthodontist?
Replies: 1
Views: 602

Expanders and orthodontist?

I was wondering whether any of you who have an expander could recommend an orthodontist in the Northeast (USA) who uses expanders, without surgery, on adults? The orthodontists I've consulted with are against expanding without surgery on adults, and they recommend surgery. I know many orthodontists ...
by Liz-07
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:35 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Can teeth be moved forward in an adult?
Replies: 3
Views: 4933

Can teeth be moved forward in an adult?

Can front teeth be moved forward in an adult? Please help! At age 27, last year, I got top braces to correct an overjet. My top teeth actually were straight - still wore retainer from teen years - but my bottom teeth had crowded & drifted backwards, creating the overjet. So I had braces put on t...