Can I reverse the retraction that was done during my braces treatment? (Photos)

Question

The treatment gave me a sunken face. I completed my traditional braces treatment (metal wires with rubber bands) around May 2020. After my treatment, I slowly noticed that my face was now sunken in, and made my facial asymmetry much more noticeable and worse. Is there a way to reverse the retraction treatment? I had no teeth extracted during the process. My orthodontist would only inspect my teeth when I was laying down, and only checked to see if my teeth were straightening which is why my face changed drastically with treatment.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

It is obvious from your photos that you have an extremely underdeveloped maxilla.  This is a developmental issue best addressed prior to 8 years of age.  The bone and teeth do not give proper support to your facial soft tissues.
The dark buccal corridors evident on the smile picture are the best evidence.  I would tell you to look into Epigenetic Orthopedics with the DNA Appliance to orthopedically expand your maxilla three dimensionally..   Many patients with a narrow maxilla also have smaller airways, sinus issues, headaches, migraines and TMJ Disorders

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