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Severe deep bite and overbite in a 9 year old. What do we treat first?

Why I use CBCT on every case 🦷

A regular x-ray is 2D. Your mouth, jaw, and airway are 3D.

Here’s what CBCT shows me:

→ Tooth roots in the bone — so we move teeth safely
→ Your TMJ position and health
→ Skeletal transverse deficiency — it’s the ratio between upper and lower jaw, not just the width
→ Your airway in 3D

3D problem. 3D starting point.

NYC — Link in Bio to book 📩

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3 Phase 1 mistakes I see all the time 👇

❌ Waiting for adult molars — no research backs this
❌ Upper expander only — most of it relapses
❌ Skipping the baby molars — that’s free anchorage

It’s not just about straight teeth. It’s airway, bite, and face 🌬️

NYC parents, kids 4-9 → DM to book 📩

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