I made this thread because I have gotten a lot of questions regarding my ascension (which this is a big part of) and because a lot of people don’t realize the difference between a recessed chin and an overbite. Causing them to think they need a sliding genio when in reality they just have an overbite.
A weak chin bone can only be corrected with surgery, an overbite on the other hand can be fixed with basic orthodontics.
If your bottom teeth are significantly behind your top teeth, you have an overbite, whether the malocclusion is light or severe depends on how many millimeters the lower teeth are from the top.
This causes a recessed/overly set-back mandible which in return causes numerous fuckups such as airway interference, jaw pain, hides the lower mandible/ramus, and objectively just looks fucking terrible / will make your face look like shit regardless of what other good features you have.
If your overbite is severe, the orthodontist typically will either give you a Herbst or Forsus appliance. If your overbite is less severe they will typically give you elastics. Elastics can potentially pull down your lower maxilla over long periods of time (varies from person to person) but if it’s for just a short period I recommend wearing 2 elastics in each side for quicker results.
Attached are some informational photos and a video illustration of a Forsus appliance correcting an overbite.
I have already posted numerous photos of my ascension which this is a large factor in so go check those out on other threads if you want.
Last thing is that I am not entirely sure about pricing, my parents payed for my treatment but I’m sure that insurance covers it because it is a health complication, not just an aesthetic looksmin.
A weak chin bone can only be corrected with surgery, an overbite on the other hand can be fixed with basic orthodontics.
If your bottom teeth are significantly behind your top teeth, you have an overbite, whether the malocclusion is light or severe depends on how many millimeters the lower teeth are from the top.
This causes a recessed/overly set-back mandible which in return causes numerous fuckups such as airway interference, jaw pain, hides the lower mandible/ramus, and objectively just looks fucking terrible / will make your face look like shit regardless of what other good features you have.
If your overbite is severe, the orthodontist typically will either give you a Herbst or Forsus appliance. If your overbite is less severe they will typically give you elastics. Elastics can potentially pull down your lower maxilla over long periods of time (varies from person to person) but if it’s for just a short period I recommend wearing 2 elastics in each side for quicker results.
Attached are some informational photos and a video illustration of a Forsus appliance correcting an overbite.
I have already posted numerous photos of my ascension which this is a large factor in so go check those out on other threads if you want.
Last thing is that I am not entirely sure about pricing, my parents payed for my treatment but I’m sure that insurance covers it because it is a health complication, not just an aesthetic looksmin.
