Asymmetrical jaws are a condition where the lower jaw deviates to one side when the mouth is closed, causing an uneven appearance of the face. It can be caused by genetics, injury, or habitual behaviors such as teeth grinding. Treatment options may include orthodontic procedures, surgery, or a combination of both, depending on the severity of the condition and the underlying cause.
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I have a few dental issues. How long will it take to fix it?
Query: Hi doctor, I had already put on braces when I was 13 years old, but they could not fix my tooth in proper alignment. After that, last year, when I was 20 years old, I found a slight color change in my upper central incisor and consulted a dentist. He said that my tooth was partially dead. And the ve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Your case is not so complicated. Nowadays, root canal treatment is so simple. I think your dentist could take two or three sittings to finish. One more thing I would like to add is that you should see a good ... Read Full »
I have been advised to get a BSSO done on my lower jaw. Will it resolve the asymmetry of my jaws?
Query: Hi doctor, If I get a BSSO done on my lower jaw as the left side of my mandible is longer would I be able to advance both? Will I end up having a less recessed jaw that is more or less symmetrical? And will the BSSO help me with my clicking from my right jaw which is the short one? I have TMJ pain o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. BSSO (bilateral sagittal split osteotomy) is a surgical procedure wherein both sides of the lower jaw will be split and re-positioned according to the needs. As you have mentioned, one side (left) is longer than the right, which means the chin... Read Full »
I have been suffering from a dislocated mandibular jaw since a few months. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor,I have noticed my jaw (mandible) has gone backward in the last few months, I had a fine jaw all over my life and coincidentally I have been mouth breathing for the last seven to eight months. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It does not happen naturally or on its own if you remember any injury or any teeth extraction that might have caused teeth movement. In fact, more than the mandible going backward there are chances that you might have developed protruded maxil... Read Full »
I have an asymmetric face as my right jaw is wider than my left jaw. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor,My right jaw is quite wide than my left jaw. It causes asymmetry in my face. Can it be cured? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. The dominant side of the face looks a little larger than the other one. But there is not much asymmetry as I can see. You must be a little bit more conscious about it. Yes, you can get it corrected by getting yourse... Read Full »
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