What can be done about my facial misalignments and jaw/teeth alignment issues?

Q.
My jaw looks like it is slightly on the left side. When I look at myself in a profile manner, my left side jaw looks more define than my right. it looks like i am tilting my head to the right but I’m not. My right profile side has a defined line underneath my cheekbones but it doesn’t have it on the other side. Every time I yawn, my right jaw pops outwards and it bothers me a lot. I don’t know what to do. I do not know which orthodontist to go to or if I have to get surgery. I went to the doctors and took x-ray pictures but they said everything is normal. I certainly do know that my jaw is not normal. I hide behind my hair, terrified that someone might notice it. I restrain myself from doing a lot of things because I am scared and embarrassed about my jaw. Please help me.
A.
Hi and thanks for your questions

I’d advise you to seek some help with experts in facial symmetry, jaw joints and tooth movement. So a good specialist orthodontist should be able to help you

Your dentist can assist in referring you to one near you or alternatively you can always search for one online – ask their receptionist when booking the appointment does the doctor deal with facial asymmetry problems

Hope that helps

M

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April 27th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Kalya Says :

please can you help me with my problem.I have an assymetric lower jaw,the right side jaw-bone is more prominent.

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