Will Widening Dental Arch Will Make my Face Wider?

September 2, 2011
Asked By:dertttk in Enterprise, AL

I have quite wide jaw line, and I hate it. However, my jaw is slimmer than before because I extracted my 4 wisdom teeth. I did not notice the change, but my friend and family told me. My teeth are not bad. I have pretty straight teeth, but my bottom teeth are bit crooked. Also,I have crowded teeth with long front teeth, and my teeth are quite large. I'm thinking about getting invisalign though I've heard the rumor before, and I don't want my face to become wider.

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September 7, 2011

Answer: Widening smile and effect on the face.

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September 7, 2011

Answer: Widening smile and effect on the face.

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November 30, 2018

Answer: No it will not make your face wider

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November 30, 2018

Answer: No it will not make your face wider

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September 10, 2011

Answer: Widening your face with Invisalign

September 10, 2011

Answer: Widening your face with Invisalign

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Answer: Invisalign causing jaw expansion?

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Answer: Invisalign causing jaw expansion?

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Answer: Will widening jaw affect my face

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Answer: Will widening jaw affect my face

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