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My teeth on one side of my jaw (right) is lower. Is my only option to shave it down to be straight with my left teeth?

May 25, 2014
Asked By:Kalabakaba in San Diego, CA

My jaw on the left side is more pronounced outward and lower than my right side. The teeth are lower/longer and my orthodontist recommend shaving them down so it would straight alignment with my left. He said he will put rubber bands to align my teeth (overbite of over 3 mm). Is this the reason why my jaw look asymmetry and is shaving my teeth on oneside of my face the best option.

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