I hate my protruding mouth. It looks like I make my lips stick out on purpose. I've had braces before for different reasons,but none of my orthodontists mentioned or cared about that problem. I wonder if braces with extractions would fix my problem, or if I need surgery. I took pics of my profile. The original pics are on the right and I edited them on the left to show how I think I would look like with the problem fixed. (Oh and ignore my nose, I know I need rhinoplasty too :( ) Thank you :)
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June 10, 2016
Answer: Braces With Extractions to Fix Protrusion?
Your age is 18 years, so now growth is not possible with the help of growth modification appliances. so the only option in your case is advancement by surgery.
It is common for the gums around erupting teeth to be irritated for an amount of time while the teeth are coming in. The best remedy for this issue is either warm salt water rinses in the affected area 3-4 times/day or swishing the area with Peroxyl rinse 3-4 times/day. If the area does not...
Hi! Thanks for posting your picture > it really helps to answer the question! From what I see, you have a full left side posterior cross bite from the canines to the molars. However, it is possible that this is primarily a dental and not a skeletal cross bite, making it much easier to fix. ...
