I've always had a "good" and "bad" side. My right is very small, not much of an angle, and made both my nose look bigger and my mouth more off-center. My left side is sharp and defined, but I think a little too big. This recent x-ray confirmed my suspicions. I came in because this surgeon said he does jaw shaving, which I thought was all I needed, but he actually suggested DJS. What do you think? No breathing problems, but I grind my teeth at night.
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Individuals with lower or upper jaws positioned more forward or backward than normal due to genetic characteristics often require orthognathic treatment and jaw surgery. This skeletal disorder is addressed through both orthodontic treatments and surgical procedures. Additionally, jaw surgery is...
Individuals with lower or upper jaws positioned more forward or backward than normal due to genetic characteristics often require orthognathic treatment and jaw surgery. This skeletal disorder is addressed through both orthodontic treatments and surgical procedures. Additionally, jaw surgery is...
You could absolutely benefit from a mandibular advancement and possibly from a counter clockwise rotation of the maxillo-mandibular complex, which would give you more projection to the lower third, a more defined jawline and would flatten the little bump under your chin by stretching your soft...
