Do I HAVE to get braces on both top and bottom teeth of my mouth?

My bottom teeth are pretty crowded, but my top teeth are perfect. Some people even ask me if I%26#039;ve ever gotten braces on my top teeth. So, I was wondering, is it possible that I only get braces on my bottom teeth, and not the top? My friend has braces on her bottom teeth and not top, but my dentist (for some reason) says that I have to have braces on both top and bottom teeth. Someone please help!

Do I HAVE to get braces on both top and bottom teeth of my mouth?
Sometimes even when your top teeth seem perfect, your orthodontist may need to correct your molar relationship, or cuspid relationship. If your bite needs correction then it%26#039;s best to do both arches sweetie. Go ahead and talk to him about it some more. Make sure you understand why you need upper and lower taken care of. Good luck!
Reply:Why does the dentist say you need top braces? Is it because of an overbite or what? You get braces on top and on the bottom because there is a reason so if your dentist didn%26#039;t tell you why then call up and ask him. They don%26#039;t do it without a reason.
Reply:no you shouldn%26#039;t have to. I only had braces on the top. Unless there is some clinical reason he is wanting you to get them, I would say no. It%26#039;ll be alot cheaper!
Reply:Most likely no. Unless there is an issue with how your teeth bite together.
Reply:Honestly, it depends on your bite. When your bottom teeth are crowded and the top teeth look perfect, but there isn%26#039;t enough room to uncrowd the bottom teeth without messing up the top teeth in the process. If your Dentist/Orthodontist says you need braces on the top, then you do, even if it is just to make sure they stay straight.





Sorry, but it really depends on the person if they should have braces on both the top and bottom or just top or bottom.
Reply:well they are prob doing the top to make sure your bite is correct. Otherwise it would be off.



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