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Underbite

R.J. asks from Washington DC

my daughter has an underbite, she is almost 6 years old. She still has baby teeth. How to correct this ? Does anyone have similar experiance?

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How to handle under bite with a 15 month old child?

R.H. asks from Washington DC

My 15 month old daughter has 7 teeth but it looks like she may have an underbite. Will it fix itself? Should I be worried? Should I take her to an orthodontist?

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Underbite

J.P. asks from Nashville

My son is almost 6 and he has a bad underbite. When he was 3 they wanted to do braces. Does anyone have any suggestions. I know he is still growing, but I don't wa...

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How to Tell an Underbite?

M.Q. asks from Burlington

This is just in case someone with experience can help. I know that a dentist is the best resource. I have an almost 5 year old that appears to have a significant unde...

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19 Month Old with Underbite

S.P. asks from San Diego

My daughter still has an underbite and we are getting concerned it is not going away. Is this something that typically corrects itself or will he be doomed to a life...

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Underbite

A.T. asks from San Francisco

My 17month old seems to have an under bite. She does this even when she's not pouting. Do all children around this age intentionally stick their jaws out like that? I...

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Underbite

V.K. asks from New York

For a month now 16 months old son has been showing a noticeable under bite. I’m worried that this might be something permanent. I would like to know if any of you...

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Any W/severe Underbite Experience?

R.E. asks from Houston

I just took my (almost) 3 year old daughter to her first pediodontist visit. The dentist saw her underbite and is afraid that her underbite might a skeletal issue ra...

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Underbite - Underdeveloped Upper Jaw

N.B. asks from Washington DC

First I just have to thank you for taking the time to read my post! I am so amazed by how helpful you all have been in the past, and it is so relieving to feel I have...

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Seeking Information Regarding a Retainer on a 4 Year Old for an "Underbite"

J.D. asks from San Francisco

My almost 4 year old daughter's dentsist said she has an "underbite" and recommends a retainer for her that will help pull the top jaw forward to keep up with the bot...

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  • him close his mouth in 2 answers "If you want to get an idea for yourself first, have him close his mouth naturally ..."
  • jaw widened in 2 answers "I recently had my upper jaw widened with a retainer that stayed in all the time."
  • manipulate the jaw in 2 answers "... is a point after the 6 yr old molars come in that they can manipulate the jaw ..."
  • upper jaw in 3 answers "In some cases - an expander on the upper jaw will increase the space enough to correct ..."
  • jaw breaking in 3 answers "We were told he would need the "jaw breaking surgery""