Are there any orthodontists in Singapore that are trained in MEAW (Multiloop Edgewise Archwire) for my underbite?

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Can braces fix an underbite?

Sorry to hear that you are in discomfort. I will need to know more about your jaw pain to diagnose the cause of the pain. Having an underbite does not cause the jaw to be painful, unless there is another issue such as bruxism (grinding as night) where some patients wake up with aches in their cheeks and muscles of the jaw. Another possible cause of jaw pain is temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), which occurs when there are problems associated with the joints at each side of your jaw (connecting the jaw to the skull).

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Can Invisalign fix an underbite?

It depends on how severe the underbite is and the underlying cause. Underbites can be caused by: 1) Jaw size discrepancy If your lower jaw is too large in proportion to the upper jaw, or the reverse, then a skeletal underbite is the result. This results when the developing skeletal issue was not addressed when you were still in your growing years (before puberty). Normally, your dentist or orthodontist can detect this in a growing child, usually around the age of 7-10 years old. If the discrepancy is mild, you may be able to camouflage it with extractions.

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