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Chin Implant Vs Orthognathic Surgery for Receded Chin?

I have noticed my chin is receded in pictures so I started looking into a slight chin implant. The more look into it, it has dawned on me that this...

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Uneven Jaw Possibly Due to TMJ? (photo)

I'm 22, and my jaw has grown like this since puberty. At around age 12 I hurt my jaw while chewing something really large. After the injury it would...

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Jaw Surgery for Gummy Smile, Receding Profile, and Lip Incompetence? (photo)

Possible surgical procedures for the following? Bad lip incompetence at rest, closing lips causes visible chin strain Receding side...

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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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Many Asymmetries, Orthognathic Surgery to Fix? (photo)

Hi - I have several asymmetries on my face (uneven eye, crooked nose, sunken side) and I think they are all mostly due to an uneven Jaw. My TMJ clicks...

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What Are my Options to Fix my Jaw Line? (photo)

I've seen a TMJ specialist and he said that it could be the leading factor that caused my jaw line to shift to one side. As I have problems...

Asymmetrical Face. What Do You Recommend? (photo)

I am a little concerned about abnormal amount of asymmetry in my face. I took a few blows to the jaw a few years ago and was diagnosed with tmj. I'm...

What Do You Recommend for a More Feminine Jaw Line? I Have Prominent Submandibular Glands (photo)

I have very prominent submandibular glands. I get a muscular 'bullfrog' effect in my submandibular area by pressing my toungue against the...

Asymmetrical Face with Crooked Mouth, What Are my Options to Bring More Balance to my Face? (photo)

I understand that asymmetry something that is fairly common however, I feel my face is much more asymmetrical than normal. I do have minor TMJ (ever...

What Are the Differences Between Botox for TMJ Vs a Jaw Reduction?

What Are the Differences Between Botox for TMJ Vs a Jaw Reduction?

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