Can braces ruin your jawline?

Certain orthodontic conditions, especially underbites and overbites, can cause problems with the jaw and cheeks. The uneven spacing of the teeth may cause your cheeks to look sunken in rather than pronounced.

Do braces make your jaw smaller?

Braces Improve Jaw Alignment With a crossbite, the lower jaw sits more to the left or right, rather than directly below the upper teeth. Braces straighten the teeth and improve jaw alignment which can change the shape of the jaw.

Do braces change jaw shape?

By altering the size, positioning or even shape of the jaw, appliances or braces can fix an asymmetrical face more effectively. It also creates space for the permanent teeth to erupt properly. Treatment will have a dramatic impact on the patient’s facial appearance that can last a lifetime.

Does jaw affect face shape?

The main way the mouth impacts facial shape is through jaw and bite alignment, which means common orthodontic issues like overbite, under bite, over jet and open bite also affect the general look of the face. For example, over jet, (commonly known as buck teeth) sees the top teeth jut out over the bottom teeth.

Can braces make your face slimmer?

We often get asked if braces can affect not only your teeth but also your whole face shape. So, can braces change your face shape? The short answer is YES they can!

Can braces change face structure?

Yes, undergoing orthodontic treatment can bring changes to a person’s face. Don’t worry though – the changes that braces will make are purely positive! Braces will fix alignment issues with your face and give you a more symmetrical, natural look to both your mouth and your jawline.

Can braces widen jaw?

Braces are used alongside other orthodontic appliances to help widen the jaw and even improve the jawline. If you have crooked teeth or a misaligned bite, it could be due to an overbite or an underbite. You don’t need to worry, though, as there are treatments that can help restore your jawline.