can braces really broaden your smile?

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Anna5
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can braces really broaden your smile?

#1 Post by Anna5 »

I was wondering whether braces can really broaden your smile?
Maybe some of you can post some pictures to show me an example of how your smile was 'broadened' with braces alone? (without SARPE or expander, but just with braces and/or elastics)? Thanks a lot!
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Leebie3
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#2 Post by Leebie3 »

my teeth were pointed inward so the braces have brought them straight so looks broader (but am having maxillary impaction which will make it look even wider) - hope that helps a little? :s We're still trying to widen my arch even more..
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Anna5
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#3 Post by Anna5 »

Thanks, Leebie. I can see a difference! I hope the ortho can broaden your smile even more, that would be beautiful!
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TMJJill
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#4 Post by TMJJill »

I never thought of my smile being small, but pre braces I averaged about 6 uppers showing in my smile. Now, I show 8-10 teeth when I smile. According to my dentist, my upper arch has gone from a 'twin' to a 'king' size and I have more tongue room too. Pluses all around. :mrgreen:
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Braces as Phase II treatment for TMJD.
Lower mandibular repositioning splint 26 months.
Lower braces on 10.75 months into Phase II treatment.
Duration in braces: 2 years, 2 weeks, 5 days
Removal of Braces: September 18, 2013
TMJD treatment now complete!
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Anna5
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#5 Post by Anna5 »

Thanks for your reply, TMJJill. I am glad that braces broadened your smile so much. Do you have pictures?
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Anna5
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#6 Post by Anna5 »

Anyone else with nice pictures about how braces widened your smile?
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starfish88
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#7 Post by starfish88 »

Yes! Check out my journal thread! I refused SARPE but got an amazing result anyway! Will post a pic for you after me debanding on Weds!
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16 months 1 week and 2 days in braces
12mm overjet and narrow jaws all fixed with braces and elastics.
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=42441
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Anna5
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#8 Post by Anna5 »

I am already looking forward to seeing your debraced teeth, Starfish!
Did your ortho manage to fix your crossbite completely?
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starfish88
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#9 Post by starfish88 »

I dont know if I had a crossbite. I know that both my uppers and lowers tipped in (uppers much more so) which may have been a factor, so my bite was terrible. My ortho is wonderful but he's often so busy I dont get a chance to ask as many questions as I want. That added to the fact I was so dental-phobic at the start of treatment I could barely articulate my questions anyway! Whatever it was, my ortho now says my bite is great so I'm guessing its fixed! To be honest I was far more concerned about my 12mm overjet!
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16 months 1 week and 2 days in braces
12mm overjet and narrow jaws all fixed with braces and elastics.
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=42441
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samoorelaw
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#10 Post by samoorelaw »

I think braces do broaden the smile.

I even see it in mine, or maybe it's my imagination. You be the judge.
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Braces removed for 3rd and final time July 14, 2016!!!!

Permanent 8 crowns front 8 teeth (upper) January 30, 2015

Braces removed again December 3, 2014!!

Partial braces re-installation September 25, 2014

Braces removed September 4, 2014!

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Anna5
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#11 Post by Anna5 »

I am happy that your crossbite and moreover your big overjet is fixed now, Starfish!

And I do think that your smile has broadened, samoorelaw, although it is a bit hard to see because the pictures are quite small.

I am happy to know that braces can broaden the smile, hopefully they will also work that way for me!
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Anna5
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#12 Post by Anna5 »

Anyone else with nice pictures about how braces widened your smile?
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