I would like to fix my teeth and jaw. What should I ask my dentist? (Photo)
July 8, 2022
Asked By:Energetic206665 in Sagaing, Sagaing Region, Myanmar (Burma)
I am 19 years old, male. I just realized that my jaw is misaligned (lower jaw i think). My jaw has been locking for about a 2 years now and it really hurts when it locks. Nowadays I have been experiencing mild pain when i open my mouth big. I would like to have a better understanding of whats wrong with me and what I should do/tell my dentist. I would like a wider smile too.
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Answers (1)
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It's my advice to upload photos, so I can guide you better and also give me detail of your retention protocol given by your doctor, and are you still on the retention phase?
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...