When Do Jaws Stop Growing?

My niece always complains about her jaw clicking. Is this because of the growing plates? (she's 14) One side of her jaw is wider than the other. The...

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How Do You Correct an Underbite on a 6 Yr Old?

My son is 6 years old and has a slight underbite. His dentist has suggested extracting the top 4 teeth and 2 of the bottom teeth (he has already lost...

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Underdeveloped Jaw Surgery? Possibly Also Have TMJ, How to Get Insurance to Pay for It?

Im 16,I currently have braces,I was about to get them off a couple of days ago,but my mom(who is a hygienist)didnt think my teeth were ready so she...

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Should a 16 Year Old Be Forced to Have Jaw Advancement Surgery?

Oral surgeon and orthodontist recommend jaw advancement surgery to correct a 6MM overbite. Reasons are cosmetic and to avoid some POTENTIAL long term...

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Is Jaw Surgery Needed for 5 Mm Overbite? Any Alternatives?

Hi, i'm 15 years old and have a 5mm overbite. I don't wish to go for extractions as I've read some articles regarding pulling teeth as a...

Would Surgery Fix my Protruding Mouth? (photo)

From the front I look relatively normal but my side profile looks very disproportioned and odd. I'm 16, will my face stay like this forever or may it...

TMJ Locked Jaw?

I have had TMJ Locked jaw for about 6 months now, and it used to pop and click for about 2 years but now it is stuck and i can hardly open my mouth! I...

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Can I Get Braces Now and Do Corrective Jaw Surgery Later?

When I visted a dentist to get braces on he told me that I need to do the corrective jaw surgery which is supposed to be done after age of 18(once...