I had Phase I braces treatment when I was about 11 or 12 years old to fix some crowding and alignment, and to close my open bite. My orthodontist said I could only fix the open bite with surgery when I finished growing around 16 or 17. I never wanted to do the surgery and just hoped there would be better solutions in the future. Fast forward to May 2015: my wonky teeth were starting to really bother me and I decided to revisit orthodontics. Over the next few months I went on 20+ orthodontic consults with various private practices in my area, systematically being told I have a serious anterior open bite and posterior crossbite that could only be fixed with surgery. I just could not accept that so I took it into my own hands to do some thorough research on my orthodontic issues and look for other options. My key takeaway here- look for credible sources of information, and have an orthodontist explain it to you if you are not clear on the findings. Because I have some knowledge of scientific terminology, I understood clinical studies on experimental treatment plans for two of the trickiest issues in orthodontics, both of which I happened to have. I poured over videos, studies, anatomy diagrams and more until I understood whatever I could about the mechanics behind my malocclusion. I quickly learned how versatile the human jaw and teeth are- by responding to our genetics, biology and behavioral habits throughout our lives. Jaw and dental health can affect everything from digestion, to respiration, to posture and more. It's fascinating! Read more for information I've gathered about open bites and posterior crossbites.....
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