Why do people wear braces only on their top teeth?

We're often asked about getting braces for the top teeth only because patients feel that their bottom teeth are straight or not that visible. ... The importance of an even bite is that it will help distribute everyday forces on the teeth evenly to prevent wearing of the teeth, and trauma to the teeth and gums. read more

There is no reason or justification for these braces being worn only on the top teeth; they can be worn on the lower teeth as well. Braces help to improve the alignment of teeth. I don’t see why they cannot be worn on the lower teeth. This depends upon the health of the patient's teeth and other factors as well. read more

Sometimes people tend to have braces on upper teeth first as because because their bottom teeth are straight or they feel like they’re not that visible so they don’t see the point. Sometimes alignments are set in accordance to the condition of teeth of patient. read more

There is no reason or justification for these braces being worn only on the top teeth; they can be worn on the lower teeth as well. Braces help to improve the alignment of teeth. I don’t see why they cannot be worn on the lower teeth. read more

It is very rare that braces can be done on only the upper teeth because the most important reason for braces is to correct the bite and alignment of the teeth and it is much more difficult to do this when you only have control of half the teeth. read more