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Would Jaw Surgery Help with a Pointy Chin and Make Smile Wider?

September 8, 2010
Asked By:poof in nj

I have a witch profile. Would jaw surgery balance it out, or something else. Would Invisalign help?

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Answer: First evaluate your occlusion prior to jaw surgery.

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Answer: First evaluate your occlusion prior to jaw surgery.

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