Kids’ Braces to Correct Protruding Teeth and a Deep Bite Without Extractions

This case shows orthodontic treatment in a child, carried out by Dr. Gig (Dr. Natthanan Rujeerapaiboon). The patient came to us with protruding upper front teeth (an overjet of about 10 mm) and a deep bite. The upper teeth sat forward of the lower teeth, and the lower jaw was small. Dr. Gig first fitted a Twin Block, a functional appliance that encourages the lower jaw to grow.

After that stage, she treated the patient with braces using a non-extraction approach to correct the protrusion and the bite. When treatment ended, the teeth were neatly aligned and the bite was normal. The patient now has an attractive smile.