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My upper jaw is not in line with my nose and cheekbones. Can braces fix the asymmetry?

dingydongdingNov 28, 2014
My upper jaw is not in line with my nose and cheekbones. Can braces fix the asymmetry?

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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Nov 29, 2014
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In australia it's about $5000 (AU) for one jaw surgery and $8000-$10000 for two jaw surgery if that helps?julian

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