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Would You Recommend Jaw Surgery? (photo)
Im 18 and have had braces for 7 months now. I got my braces to correct 2 crossbites, cuspid& 3rd molar, My crossbites are corrected but now I have...
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Is There a Palate Expander That Can Expand Only One Side of Your Palate? (photo)
When I was younger I slept on my face in a way that put a lot pressure on my left side jaw and temple. It gave me a crossbite which was treated with a...
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Do I Need Jaw Surgery for my Crossbite? Is It Severe? (photo)
Lately I've been noticing how my teeth have changed. My bottom jaw is a lot smaller than my top. I have a deep overbite and a crossbite? Should I make...
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Unilateral Crossbite with a Functional Shift in Adults? (photo)
I'm 31 and have what I believe to be a unilateral posterior crossbite with a functional shift to the right. I'm wondering if I could correct these...
Can I Get Orthognathic Surgery After Having Had Chin and Jaw Implants?
I got chin and jaw implants to improve my receding chin and weak jawline about 5 years ago, but it's still not great. The orthodontist says I have a...
Is my Face Asymmetrical? And is my Jaw Alignment Causing the Issue? (photo)
Hi all, I have a weak chin and was looking into genioplasty to bring my chin forward 8mm. However on further photo inspection, I can see that my jaw...
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