The right side seem to be a lot longer than the length of my left side. My chin is off the centre, almost as if the longer jaw grew so that it pushed my chin to one side. Whenever I yawn, or open my mouth wide, my jaw on the longer side pops out sorta like it's dislocating. It's a very uncomfortable feeling and sometimes it really hurts. I would like to know what I could do to fix it, and if surgery is the only option, then what kind of procedures and what kinds of incisions would be made?
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There are 2 options available for the weak chin profile:1. a chin implant can be inserted for purely cosmetic purposes to advance the chin forward which will also give a few millimeters of height and width. Chin implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes, are inserted through sub...
Orthognathic surgery will not effect your singing. The air passing thru your vocal cords does not changeYour phonation or pronunciation may change short term, but you adjust quickly. I feel surgery would be an asset to you. It is a big commitment and requires you to be mentally prepared
Lower jaw surgery would correct your bite. If thats all you care about than thats the answer but if your upper face is an issue with you such as too much or not enough tooth show at rest. Too much gum tissue when smiling or a flat appearance to your upper face then your would want to have the...
