Face Lift Dentistry ®

Underbite Correction Without Surgery!
She did not like her smile or her underbite and she wanted a non-invasive solution. She had been to several doctors that recommended jaw surgery and then braces. The long healing time and potential complications associated with surgery was not something she wanted to endure. In addition, she had no interest in the two year time estimate given for orthodontic work.
Not only was she suffering from an underbite but her lower teeth were standing too tall. This can occur in an underbite condition because the lower teeth do not make contact with the upper teeth. As a result the lower teeth erupt too far out of the lower jaw bone. With the lower teeth standing too tall and out in front of everything else, her upper teeth were barely visible when she spoke.

A Narrow Upper Arch
Her upper arch was much narrower than her lower arch and this left her face out of balance. Her upper teeth actually fit inside of her lower teeth which caused her lower law and chin to look quite large. In order for her to bite down and chew she had to slide her lower jaw even farther forward to allow her rear teeth to make contact. With her upper teeth actually fitting inside of her lower teeth, her entire face was left short and round and her lower lip stuck out farther than her upper lip.
She came to Dr. Muslin because she wanted a solution that would address her aesthetic concerns and her health issues at the same time. Many dentists try to develop a beautiful smile but Dr. Muslin's goes beyond the teeth to maximize the results for the entire face, jaw, and profile. Using the latest technology he studies the shape and proportions of each patient's face along with the functional dynamics of the jaw and bite. With this data he then designs an ideal bite and jaw position that maximizes your health but also improves the overall shape and length of your face.
Dr. Muslin needed to eliminate her underbite, develop a comfortable position for her jaw, and create a bite where she could chew normally. To accomplish these goals Dr Muslin had to three dimensionally re-build all of her upper teeth and several of her lower rear teeth using his trademarked treatment Face Lift Dentistry. He was able to improve the comfort of her jaw without surgery and without any healing time. Her underbite was virtually eliminated and now she can chew with ease.

Totally Custom Porcelain Color
Using a non-invasive strategy, Dr. Muslin aesthetically re-shaped the lower teeth and then developed a totally custom porcelain color for her upper teeth. In order to achieve a totally natural look, the color and the translucency of the porcelain for the upper teeth had to match the color and the translucency of the natural lower teeth. Since Dr. Muslin was able to develop this perfect match the patient avoided veneering all of her lower teeth.
Not only has her underbite been eliminated but her jaw position has been improved both aesthetically and functionally. The Face Lift Dentistry treatment has allowed her teeth to match up ideally for comfortable chewing. She no longer has to shove her jaw forward to make chewing possible.

Her facial shape has gone from a short and round to a more refined oval shape with a clean jawline. The size and shape of her teeth were re-proportioned to achieve a smile that compliments her face but still looks natural. For the first time in her life she can smile comfortably and confidently.






































