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Fix jaw and protruded mouth? (Photo)

SadnowJun 28, 2022
I have a very weird side profile and bone structure. I also suffer from an open bite, long face, and protruded mouth (which I’m closing with braces) Do I need tooth extraction and jaw surgery to fix this? A orthodontist and oral surgeon said I don’t need surgery. But I feel so depressed and deformed. I just want a normal face.

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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Jun 29, 2022
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