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I underwent double jaw surgery and now my lower lip is pulled toward the right side. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent double-jaw surgery and two chin surgeries. Now, I have an issue where my lower lip is being pulled to the right side. Initially, I thought the cause of such pull was nerve damage, but I have been told by several doctor’s this has more to do with bone being shaved off on t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I believe the picture you have sent here is post-surgical (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Your face seems normal but due to surgery, you have a right pull of the lower lip which is not noticeable. The centric line or say the alignment of teeth ... Read Full »
I an unable to chew due to pain in my TMJ, and now my face looks asymmetrical. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having pain in my right TMJ. It has been there for many years but is getting worse. I am not able to chew anything. The right side of my face looks fuller than the left, and my face looks asymmetrical. My TMJ used to get stuck or make clicking sounds till last year. But now it does no... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is due to a disorder in TMJ (temporomandibular joint), and one side is hypertrophied due to a chewing issue. This problem can be due to problems in teeth, high contacts, lack of teeth, trauma to the joint, and retro discitis. You are advised to visit a nearby dent... Read Full »
My face looks long and hollow after a full mouth rehab. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I have periodontal disease and lost my top upper teeth years ago. I saved my money to get all four quadrant procedures done. I had six remaining teeth left on my full arch that was removed. I went without back teeth on top for the last ten years. After getting the all-on-four treatment,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Because of the change in occlusion level, there is sometimes muscle hypertrophy which you may face. Kindly upload some pre and post-treatment photos so I can provide your opinion about your concern. Your apprehension is not wrong, but this ca... Read Full »
Can my slanted teeth and asymmetrical smile be corrected with braces?
Query: Hello doctor,I have slanted teeth and an asymmetrical smile. Can that be corrected with braces? I have been wearing braces for two months. Because of asymmetry, my face looks ugly. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad that you have started treatment at the right time. Be ensured that your issue will definitely be resolved. Braces or orthodontic treatment surely help in correcting asymmetrical jaws or teeth. You can ask your dentist, or you can only compare the X-rays tak... Read Full »