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I had a wisdom tooth extraction. Will my jaw bone degenerate at the site?
Query: Hello doctor, My upper and lower left wisdom teeth were removed, and the right ones are intact. Will jaw bone on the left side degenerate at the site of extracted lower left wisdom tooth and cause face change? My lower wisdom tooth was extracted four years before, and it was removed due to pain, whi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. According to your history, the problem must not be because of the removed teeth but due to chewing food. As the third molars are nonfunctional, it will not be the cause of jaw degeneration. What you see in ... Read Full »
I do not wear my twin block appliance during meals. How long should I wear it?
Query: Hello doctor,How much longer will I need to wear a twin block appliance if I do not wear it only while eating meals compared to wearing it the whole day? I do not engage in contact sports or swimming, but I brush my teeth at least three times a day.Thank you Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Twin blocks are removable appliances used to correct the position of the lower jaw. They maintain the jaw in a forward position, forcing the muscles to stretch and adapt to the new alignment. For faster muscle adaptation, it is important to wear the appliance consistentl... Read Full »
My centers are not in the midline and the chin is too big. Am I a candidate for jaw surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, My teeth were not straight in the past, so I had braces to straighten them up (just finished my treatment last year). However, I still think there are multiple odd things in my face and upper/lower bites. When I open my mouth wide, the right side of my face pops and my chin does not m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, but the picture links you sent are not opening at all. Kindly send me the pictures again so that I will be able to answer better. Read Full »
My teeth are misaligned and my chinbone is short. Can it be corrected without a surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My teeth do not align and my lips do not close naturally. My chin bone is too short. So I consulted with a maxillofacial surgeon, who suggested jawline correction surgery to fix my issues as these issues can not be fixed with braces alone. Should I do it or are there any other alternativ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your query, all I can understand is that you certainly need orthognathic surgery rather than orthodontic treatment. Though these procedures seem to be cumbersome, they can give you a permanent solution to your problems. But it woul... Read Full »
Can I have jawline recession following an orthodontic treatment?
Query: Hello doctor,I had undergone orthodontic treatment for three years when I was 16 years old, which included braces, elastics, wisdom tooth removal, and one more tooth removal. After the treatment, I noticed that my jawline began to recess. Now I am in my early twenties, and my jaw is much smaller tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The jaw cannot be modified with braces, but only the position of the teeth is corrected with orthodontic treatment. From the pictures taken before the treatment, your lower lip appears more protruding outward, which has ... Read Full »