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Medical Conditions - Misaligned Jaw

Misaligned jaw results either due to malaligned teeth or malaligned jaw since birth or during the growth phase. Open bite, deep bite, crossbite, maxillary deficiency, jaw discrepancies, forwardly placed mandible, and fracture are some of the causes of a misaligned jaw. It can exhibit symptoms like lisping, shifting of the jaw towards a side while jaw opening, clenching involuntarily, pain in the temporomandibular joint and ears, etc.

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Is my overbite and jaw cracking at 23 concerning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Is orthognathic surgery right for my jaw misalignment?

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.

Answered By
Dr. A.K.Tiwari

Dr. A.K.Tiwari

What causes the jaw to shift to the side while opening wide?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you do some exercise for jaw alignment and it makes your face look beautiful.

Answered By
Mohammed Wajid

Mohammed Wajid

What happens to the jaw after a wisdom tooth extraction?

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.

How much longer will I need to wear the twin block appliance in a day except during meals?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Twin blocks are removable appliances used to correct the position of the lower jaw.

My chin is too big for my face even after completing braces treatment. Do I need jaw surgery?

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.

Can orthodontic treatment cause recession of the jaw?

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.

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