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Braces Stunting Jaw Growth?

pacmane
is it possible for braces to stunt jaw growth in teens? the teeth are connected to the jawbone and with braces all movement is restricted unless done manually. pictures ive seen online of teens with braces have no facial change at all. usually in teens is when facial growth is most prominent it seems like braces have stunt the jaw growth. braces technically function like retainers, they keep the teeth from movement? if teeth can't move then the jaw won't move? please no biased answers ty

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Dr. Vijay Bhagia, DMD
Answered on Nov 29, 2012
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Dr. Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
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