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Masseter muscle stronger on left side?

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Rebirth1049May 15, 2018

I have been chewing on my left side my whole life and i feel like that may be the reason why. Also my right side seems just fatter and fuller starting at cheek bone. This makes my face much more defined on the left side. will chewing on my right side help, what else can i do?

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