My chin is off-center (goes to the left side). Do I need surgery, or would braces fix it? (Photo)

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I think i have a side bite. Do i need surgery or can this be fixed with braces?

Jason K. Tam, DDS · Answer

There are times when the way the teeth fits together causes the jaw to look crooked.  This is because there is a shift from where the jaw wants to feel comfortable when it is in the normal position, and where it feels comfortable for the teeth to actually fit together in a bite.Over time, these shifts can actually result in one side of the jaw growing differently from the other.  In these situations, where the actual jaw is longer one side, fixing the teeth positions may still result in a lower jaw that is crooked.  Hope that helps!

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