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Is my weak chin the result of a possible overbite? (Photos)

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jotarojoestarSep 14, 2018
So I have a visibly weak chin from the side and even the front of my face, and I'm curious - is this something which can be fixed with braces or invisalign or something, or is it just a normal weak chin and not the result of a mandibular deficiency or something? I currently just turned 18.

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Dr. Chi H. Bui, DMD, MS
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Answered on Sep 20, 2018
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