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My upper jaw is not in line with my nose and cheekbones. Can braces fix the asymmetry?

November 28, 2014
Asked By:dingydongding in Beverly Hills, FL

My upper jaw is not in line with my nose and cheekbones. Can braces fix the asymmetry?

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Answer: Upper jaw asymmetry

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