The problem I have is, is that my lower jaw is slightly longer then my top jaw

Q. Hi Dr, The problem I have is, is that my lower jaw is slightly longer then my top, which causes my bottom teeth to overlap my top teeth by 3-4mm. Im 32 and embarrassed. I hat emy side profile a lot becaus eof this, but I don’t want surgery either. Is there a brace that can help sort this problem out? What is this condition called? Many thanks for your patience.

A. hi many thanks for your enquiry, you have what we call a class three malloclusion. unfortunately due to the size of the overbite your only option would be to have surgery to correct this. hope this is helpful.

Dr Kailesh Solanki
Kissdental
www.kissdental.co.uk
Tel: 0161 748 5250
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester
M41 8GN
Winner of Best Private dental practice 2007

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