My face seems to be getting thinner since I started orthodontic work, could it be the braces?
Q.
Hello, I am 30yr old male. I have had braces for 1.5 yrs now on lower teeth with 1 extraction-second molar on my left. This was to correct and straighten my teeth. I am noticing a thinning of my face – making it look narrow. Everyone keeps saying ‘you have lost weight’ but I have not. My ortho says it cannot be braces, as only jaw surgery can change my jawline. I am very worried. Is he right? What can I do? He is moving my back teeth to cover the gap from the extraction. I would rather have an implant to make my face look fuller, (more teeth, wider smile)but he says that it will make no difference. I am very concerened. Thank you
Hello, I am 30yr old male. I have had braces for 1.5 yrs now on lower teeth with 1 extraction-second molar on my left. This was to correct and straighten my teeth. I am noticing a thinning of my face – making it look narrow. Everyone keeps saying ‘you have lost weight’ but I have not. My ortho says it cannot be braces, as only jaw surgery can change my jawline. I am very worried. Is he right? What can I do? He is moving my back teeth to cover the gap from the extraction. I would rather have an implant to make my face look fuller, (more teeth, wider smile)but he says that it will make no difference. I am very concerened. Thank you
A.
The braces will only move the teeth within the small part of the jaw bone holding the teeth in place so it can’t be the braces casing this problem. You may have lost some weight around your face this is quite common for people wearing braces as they don’t tend to eat so much during this treatment. Hope this helps, Dr Moore
The braces will only move the teeth within the small part of the jaw bone holding the teeth in place so it can’t be the braces casing this problem. You may have lost some weight around your face this is quite common for people wearing braces as they don’t tend to eat so much during this treatment. Hope this helps, Dr Moore
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