My smile is crooked, my teeth are flared, and my jaw isn't aligned correctly. Is there anyway I can get this fixed ? (photos)

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I had braces in 5th grade and got them off in 9th. My teeth were flared out when the braces came off. I didn't get extractions because they said I needed it but it would be okay if I didn't get any teeth taken out. My smile extends outwards on one side and not the other, does that have something to do with braces and not having enough room on my mouth ? And my lip on the bottom protrudes outwards farther than my top lip. Is there anyway this can be fixed. Thanks.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

It APPEARS that the lower jaw "wants" to be more forward, so the lip protrudes and the upper teeth flare out to meet.  It needs to be determined if this is a functional issue or a skeletal one, but the likely solution is jaw surgery.  It may be possible to remove 1 tooth on each side of the lower arch and orthodontically bring the lower front teeth inward, but an orthodontic consultation (more than just an internet post) will be needed to get the best advice.

Andrew Currie, DMD, MS · Answer

Strawberry,    I agree with Dr. Timmerman. From the photos shown it is hard to say exactly what the cause is -- dental or skeletal. What that means is: Dental -- your teeth have shifted or aren't in exactly the right place. Skeletal -- your jaw grew in a way that causes your teeth/lip to have that position. A consult with an oral surgeon and orthodontist would be required, but my best guess is jaw surgery would correct that.     But it is unlikely that the braces caused that; in fact they probably minimized the problem. However sometimes our jaws grow asymmetrically so one side appears shifted or further out. Again, a consult with an oral surgeon and orthodontist would be the next step in determining the best course of action for you.    Our office does not do those particular procedures, but we work closely with oral surgeons and orthodontists all over Atlanta, so we would be happy to refer you to someone if needed.    The last option would possibly be full mouth rehabilitation, but that requires placing a restoration on most or all of your teeth. This can sometimes take the place of braces and/or jaw surgery, but it depends on your scenario.

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