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How can I fix my jaw after braces?

Original662701Dec 9, 2022
Sry for my English. What happened to me was that I needed braces because the jaw space was small for the size of my teeth, and one of my canines could not come out of the gums. When I went to the dentist, he removed the premolar from one side of the upper jaw, and the canine from the other side of the upper jaw, although its edge was visible. and he didn’t remove anything from the lower jaw. So the lower jaw became larger than upper jaw (i have underbite). Dentists said idk how to fix this …

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Timothy Osborn, MD

Depending on your bite and the alignment of your teeth, you might be a candidate for jaw surgery. You could consider getting a consultation with a craniomaxillofacial surgeon before making any decisions (not sure what kind of doctor took the x-rays or if you already consulted one). If you are...

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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS

Hello! Jaw surgery - such as a genioplasty - can certainly help to balance your profile. A chin implant is another option. A rhinoplasty can also help to create more harmony. Deprojecting your nose and removing the hump would be good starting points to consider. Seek consultation with a facial...

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

Your images demonstrate a shorter dimension to the chin which makes the chin appear prominent. One can readily change its 3 dimensional position for improved balance if that is a goal.

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