What can I do about my crooked mouth, jaw, teeth, smile? (photos)

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I has an inclined jaw. My lips are thick. I has a crooked set of teeth. People noticed my fully crooked mouth/jaw. For years, this is my biggest flaw. I felt insecure everytime I smile. Because of my inclined jaw, my gum & the whole set of my teeth were not in proper order. It hurt me sometimes because my upper & lower teeth/gum are not parallel. My inner chin(in my mouth) hurt easily. So, how do I fix this? Can I put on braces without correcting/fixing/plastic surgery my mouth/jaw? Thank you.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Don't Despair,  there is actually a relative straight forward approach to correcting problems like your.Ideally you would have had maxillary expansion before age 8.  The DNA Appliance and Epigenetic orthodontics allows us to orthopedically grow your jaws to a more ideal size without surgery or braces.   The lopsided jaw is probably due to a functional side shift because your lower jaw does not fit inside your upper jaw.Treatment with the DNA Appliance is very patient riendly.  You only wear the appliances 12-14 hours / day.  The goal of epigenetic Orthopedics / Orthodontics is to develop your ideal phenotypic expression og your genes.Treatment with the DNA Appliance  can prevent and eliminate tension headaches, migraine,  chronic daily headaches, TMJ disorders, poor posture, snoring and sleep apnea.Ira L Shapira DDSDiplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineDiplomat,American Academy of Pain ManagementRegent and Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsChair, Alliance of TMD Organizations

Tracy Li Cheung, DDS, MS · Answer

The best way to correct your asymmetry and bite is with orthodontics and jaw surgery. The severe crowding of the upper arch will require extraction of a pair of premolars. You may or may not need extractions in your lower arch. As far as surgery goes, you will need an asymmetric mandibular set back +/- upper jaw advancement. Please make a consultation with an Orthodontist and Oral surgeon who are experts at jaw surgery to review your treatment options.

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