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      • Braces changed my life reddit I am talking complete facial/bone structure has changed and resulted in a significantly less attractive face. I'm a 23 year old Southeast Asian, and braces changed my whole face for the better. Braces will straighten and align the teeth. 5. I had just recently gotten approved for disability due to all the injuries. Hey I also want to know. It’s usually a positive change, from what I’ve seen in before and afters and when discussing the same thing with friends. Two front teeth overlapping each other, k9s sticking out. The older you get, the less malleable your facial bone structure is. I got my adult Damon braces off over a year ago and I’ve noticed my face shape has changed a lot. When I started my orthodontic treatment, I wanted Invisalign – I wasn’t considering braces at all. It hasn't changed anything about my social life. Rather they made me ugly because they are on my teeth and it’s ugly to have something in your mouth. There's not much space between the brackets on my top teeth so putting the elastics in place is a bit tricky (I can't see what I'm doing cause it's the back of my teeth and all) but I managed to put them on by myself, yay! Cants are skeletal issues. Only as he pointed it out it occurred to me that my twisted jaw from since birth could be related to the crossbite and uneven teeth wearing now. Now, my cheeks sink in a little and my cheekbones are a little higher. The result is quite impressive. And you'll come out on the other side with nicer looking teeth. however my cheekbones are quite prominent, and the shrinking of my jaw caused my cheekbones to stand out even more, and my I had braces long ago, and I hear the process has changed alot. This post will break down my story and how braces changed my life for the better. I’m just a student going to a medical program. Did anyone experience this? My face definitely improved with braces. Do you guys think fixing my underbite and bringing my lower jaw back would solve this. Yes, they changed my face shape a little. Now, suddenly overnight, I am ugly. There’s tiny gaps on either side of my canine in pic 2, but I am happy! -My teeth look shorter now, which is due to two things. My jaw definitely shrunk bc my face used to be humongous (even though im underweight), and now it’s relatively smaller. Maybe that small change can alleviate just a bit of the frustration. My features (chin, nose, mouth) are more balanced after 4 extractions. Please read the Rules before posting or commenting and check out the Braces Guide pinned at the top of the subreddit. Yep my ortho mentioned extractions at the beginning but we talked it over and eventually switched to a plan involving braces and jaw surgery. i'm 21F, got braces six months ago. See their stories, tips, and experiences on r/braces, a support group for braces patients. My Orthodontic (who i find untrustworthy) told me that its needed because i have a jaw asymmetry when i open my mouth, and that i should give it time. I am currently writing my personal statement and I remember we had an admissions officer come in and give us advice on them. The problem is that I was effectively washing myself out. routine: am — differin daily deep cleanser (5% bp) Braces only change your face for the worse if it's an extraction-retraction case meaning they're removing your premolars and moving your front teeth inward to open up dental space for teeth straightening. I haven’t seen ANY changes in these last 4 months at age 18, so for you to say you have a better aligned bite is straight lies. 5 months. i really didn't need them, my whole life people told me i have perfect teeth or even asked if i had braces before. I figured I could deal with the braces smile and don’t regret my decision one bit! I confirm, after removal one one single wisdom tooth, my jaw changed, one side of my face is slimmer than the other, and my self confidence is damaged, ended up depressed and not myself. Yes, changed my jaw and overall face. Overall, a very positive change in my opinion. Um for me personally I've had braces on for 5 years and I've met people who have had extractions and their teeth didn't reopen my orthodontics explained it to me like this: if I take out these teeth we will put the braces on and they will close the gaps with the braces on and my teeth will stay that way because your teeth has a memory and wants Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that this sub is for PATIENTS, so you won't always find professional help here. Braces can also make cants more noticeable. Just ask your orthodontist. Yes, braces can change structure of jaw. That’s awesome that you were able to change your life around like that! To be honest, I’m a 25 year old man that needs to change my life around as well! The fact that you realized your problem and solved it over time is just amazing and inspiring! As a matter of fact, you’ve motivated me in a way to change my ways! Dentist changed my bite with braces and now my life is ruined with pain I developed tmj symptoms so severe that it affects my daily living. the first two pics are from late 2021 - early 2022 and the last pics are from june 2023. Now I have one metal wire on the inner side of my front teeth on each jaw and plastic, transparent retainer which must be used for 14 hours a day. The turmeric ended up staining my power chain green and the bottom a light orange! I think that I have to stay away from turmeric. As the gaps are closing, the state of my teeth and side profile are Braces and tooth removal in youth allow for much better recovery for a majority than those who seek these treatments during mid-life. You mentioned frustration with thread flossing and food getting stuck. By beautifully aligning your teeth, braces create an esthetically pleasing result that significantly boosts your attractiveness and self-confidence. My face is a LOT longer/slimmer and my mouth is protruded out a bit more and when my mouth is closed it looks like the lower jaw/lip sticks out more than the upper…. Same situation, I often wonder how different my life would have been in my 20s (now 31) if I had braces as a teen, how much more confident I would have been, how much better life would have been etc. Nobody cares, trust me. As long as your teeth/gums are healthy, they’ll move just fine. 27 votes, 10 comments. Just wondering what everyone’s progress was like with traditional braces. but i'd still have to get braces again if i decide jaw surgery and pay all that again. This is confirmed by two orthodontists, you know, the specialists and not redditors expressing opinions. Posted by u/shy_poptart - 2 votes and 5 comments I have power chains on the top and bottom of my braces. as the story is crystallizing i’m just seeing so many ways it has changed my life - i smile all the time and it affects the way i live my life. I got mine put on in October 2021, noticed tons of progress. He mentioned braces could fix my teeth, but I'm wondering, will braces change the shape of my face as in straightening my jaw? Mind you, I had braces 30 yrs ago, so things may have changed a bit. i used to have bad breath, messed up teeth that were very hard to brush which lead to peridontal disease in the first place. I got my wires changed out for the first time yesterday after having my braces on for 10 weeks (longer times in between changes due to covid). I've had braces for 9 months now and my main worry was "I'll look different", or "my smile won't be as big". My dentist however suggested getting braces would beneficial for my oral health and my speech. I got my braces off back in October 22, so i know exactly how you’re feeling. I think OP looks stunning in all photos, but always strange seeing ourselves look different in any way. No one picked up on it. Don’t mess with your braces. my lips and lower part of my face are more aligned because of the midline alignment. i used to have chubby cheeks now they’re completely gone which i hate since it makes my face look dull. A lot of it had to do with my age. There are a couple of unproven theories floating around that braces can elongate the face. Haha, yea 10k is a lot but it was either pay 10k now or have more problems later in life and probably pay more, so that's why I did it now. Bad oral posture and insufficient chewing while growing up is according to professor Paul Ehrlich, the Mews, Dr. I try to be diligent with my treatment because I had Invisalign before and since I love eating so much, I couldn’t keep up with wearing it all the time, so I switched to braces. It didn’t change my face but I get so many compliments on my smile and it makes me so happy every time. If you haven’t already, consider a travel water flosser! It changed my life when it came to food getting stuck in my braces. This is a genuine tragedy and my orthodontist, whether knowingly or not, dramatically changed my life for the worse. That stuff stays with you. I have a really bad side profile and it has taken over my life. My teeth are always together. I had a patient who has the middle of her upper lips showing but not the sides after fixing her bite she has a full upper lip and u can't actually tell its the same person lol . I don't even have a bad accent normally, but braces changed the way I speak english. They messed up at one point and I needed to get braces a second time to fix it. It won’t change much, if at all, vocally. The braces also caused severe asymmetry. my lips also stick out more since braces but honestly i have no regrets it’s so worth it, most of the problems i have to deal with will be gone when i take it off anyway i (33f) am 20 months post-DJS, 11 months post braces removal and i think all the time abt how grateful i am to have been able to get braces and surgery. My face has gotten slimmer (removed 4 teeth so my whole mouth is "smaller"). I was supposed to get a wire change 9 weeks later, but he said my teeth will still move with my current wire so he didn't change them. Gary Adams recently put up a video where he talks about the importance of tongue posture as he goes I don’t think braces make me ugly because they changed my face. My teeth are no doubt way straighter, but I felt like it changed my face a lot within the year and I actually miss having bunny teeth and how my face shape was. And since my teeth were so messed up it included everything (braces, palate expander, multiple impressions, pre and post op braces work, etc. I used to have an underbite, so my jaw jutted forward a bit too much. My parents never got me braces or Invisalign. I have two years until my parents insurance expires so if I’m going to get them, now is the time. Feb 10, 2023 · Braces can be intimidating and many people dread the thought of wearing them. And this journey is coming to an end My doctor told me, my treatment would be over in about 4 months. Not drastic but I think it can impact face shape/jawline. Good luck! I was told two appointments ago that my next appointment would be a wire change but when I went for my last appointment my orthodontist changed her mind. My chin doesn’t jut too forward at all anymore. I personally try not to currently break my (25f) brackets but my brother (13m) broke about 4 or 5 in the span of 6 months (we both got ours at the same time, different ages) and our shared dentist doesn’t say much more than a joke about it. She said she wanted my teeth to settle a little cause they are moving fast! Good and bad, right? They get better fast but the potential for moving back out of alignment is higher too. Water pik has changed my life. But what I learned after getting braces is that they can actually have an incredibly positive impact on your life. My top teeth are more or less straight now, but they flare so badly that I can stick my tongue out with my bite closed. This was very sudden and unexpected. I have pretty full lips and my lower lip has always stuck out a bit more than my top lip. Coming from a family who didn’t have money to get them as a child I’d say at least ask the worst they can say is no. Get one of the Waterpik Water Flossers that sit on the bathroom counter. I'm 30 now, and need them again. im happier and i laugh more freely, which means i’m easier to connect with, which means i’m Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that this sub is for PATIENTS, so you won't always find professional help here. I heard horror stories about the first tightening session but went in feeling positive! I left so overwhelmed and so upset! Just got them yesterday and my dentist who is also my aunt says that it will change my facial structure. i get reg cleanings now, no longer have periodontal matienece Personally, i Think the braces caused too much trauma to my lower jaw which was already in a bad position and took it out to a even bad position, But Thats just my non-dentist-knowledge opinion lol. I have a more defined jawline. but it obviously won't fix my bite. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Guys , I got braces in Nov 2023 and since February I have seen some changes in my face that some would have loved like a better defined jaw line even though I’m overweight, but I just don’t like it guys it. If it was my choice, I'd pay for the braces straight from the ally account and then rather than monthly payments to an orthodontist, I'd make monthly payments to savings. I don't want that for the rest of my life. My smile is definitely wider now and i'm loving it! After my braces were removed, the dentist was alarmed and told me that my enamel had changed. It drastically changed my face shape. The smile was cool too. Just had another adjustment roughly a month ago, and had some major changes (thicker wire top/bottom, “i” tooth being moved forward as it sits behind my top row of teeth right now and space has been made for it) and haven’t noticed any movement at all I’m wondering because my orthodontist said that he will extract two teeth if I will agree to have braces to fill my gaps and correct my bite, despite me having a healthy teeth. I’d just straight up ask your oral surgeon and your orthodontist if you’re nervous about that! But in my experience I have no change but a better smile. (About 1 cm overjet) and my lips barely close. In the past year I've had a root canal, two crowns, two fillings, and had a dental implant (placed years ago) fail and legitimately just fall out You’re already about halfway through and I hope it keeps getting easier for you. 45K subscribers in the braces community. After my father has spent probably 25k+ on my teeth in the past ~4 years, I'm living on my own now and cannot afford the upkeep of my janky teeth (caused by early smoking , sugar, and lack of care). Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that this sub is for PATIENTS, so you won't always find professional help here. Brackets break. I got bullied for my teeth and weight as a teen. This pulls your face inward and downward. my jaw is wayyy more defined now and my face looks skinnier if that makes sense. i hate it so much. 🤦‍♂️ Invisalign changed my life. I went through hell with those braces in high school and my parents paid more than my life was worth, and my irresponsible ass blew it by not wearing the retainer. true. Hi there, I'm 40, male, my braces were removed a week ago after a 2-year process. I have tiger bands. Mar 21, 2024 · When I got my braces off early in my senior year of high school it was like I'd remembered how to smile again after several years of forgetting. If i wait a long time to get braces, will my bone structure (mainly jaw) change less or differently than if i get them immediately? I'm not concerned about the rate of change, just the overall change of everything. maybe I haven’t changed my life COMPLETELY, but my most drastic changes in my depression came from psychedelic experiences. The thing is I have lingual braces on my top teeth and ceramic on my bottom teeth. Just based on my experience and anecdotes from my friends, braces can improve your lower face a bit if you have a bite problem. I would be scared to talk to people at times because of my teeth. But extractions are much more common. I did some research on the topic, and found, among many things, that teeth extraction effects the brain (decreases gray matter) leading to Moto, sensory and Reddit is not a replacement for an in-person dental professional. I decided to go with extractions 5 months ago. r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. My underbite is not extreme but it still needed to get corrected. It looks like you'll be in braces for a while like myself. So pay 2 weeks I feel like I look funny at times, it doesn’t also help my mom who I’m stuck with in quartile has been consistently analysing my face saying the bottom braces weren’t needed. i've been told i didn't need braces by dentists in the past. Since having braces and having my underbite fixed, my lower face has looked so much better. I don’t think my teeth would become this eroded from acid to the point of looking like an elderly person’s in just one year. I think there’s a pendulum swing to life and good times and bad times are just part of it all. When you have a smile you’re proud of, you naturally smile more. It is really changing my face, I just want to trust the process that at the end everything will be fine. You would have to have all of the doors opened, the wire removed and the colors put on then wire replaced and doors shut. I remember being fine speaking my native language, but when I was talking to my friend in english, he kept howling with laughter when I suddenly messed up so many words and had trouble pronouncing them. I am extremely thankful to my parents for getting them for me. I also have an overbite I’m wearing my braces for 4 months now soon I’m getting my jaw expander. But I just want to say that the extraction process itself ain’t painful, it just felt like someone pulling ur teeth out and ur head moving back and fourth lol. If it’s something you want to do, then do it. Your smile is incredible, make sure to show it off! Dec 14, 2024 · I'm a teen and i got my palate expander, with braces yesterday. Only time 110 votes, 21 comments. Your dentist won’t be so strict about breaking brackets. I look like 25 going on 50 in some of my old pictures, lol! I never formally had my colors done, but when I turned 30, I decided to do some serious reflecting on the feedback I had received over the years. It's only been 4 months though. My braces were not good for this and ultimately added onto the list of reasons why my life sucked. ) Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that this sub is for PATIENTS, so you won't always find professional help here. There’s times she will say it looks nice and then times she will say she’s getting scared if something goes wrong. My front teeth were bending 45 degrees outwards and I couldn't close my lips. I've had them for about 4 months now with extractions. I have all my wisdom teeth, and 3 canines (1 baby tooth) on the bottom. but i did tell my ortho i will be getting it, so my braces will be preparing my teeth for the surgery. Just be sure to brush 2-3 times a day and be extremely on top of your oral hygiene care. Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that… do not listen to anybody here, get the fucking braces bro. I want my treatment to finish faster so I’m doing what my ortho is telling me. That sucked. Maybe if your teeth are too crooked to the point that's impairing your breathing, enunciation and whatnot, that would certainly change, but since braces work veeerrry slowly, by the time you're done with them, you're already used to how everythings working in your mouth. 44K subscribers in the braces community. My teeth were awful. I never needed braces as my bite was perfectly fine and had no issues. It may not be the best answer, but that's what came to mind. Braces changed my life. I was thinking like when I first wake up and then before… Braces changed my life for the better. But it was very painful and very long. Getting braces changed my life for the better. I went from being a skinny, pale, awkward, flat-chested 14 year old to a skinny, tan (tanning package), confident, big-boobed 16 year old. Note I am not a dentist, nor specialize in dentistry. The top was blue and the bottom was pink. Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of… When I had my braces I was in a deeply dug hole of depression and anxiety and my life was hell. For the longest time, I wore very dark colors yet insisted on dying my hair blonde. 75 in my right. Please abide by the following rules in order to get an accurate answer to your question: (1) Ensure you include a title of your dental problem. makes a lot of sense now i see this post, i developed anxiety because i felt like i’m ugly compared to guys when i go out but now looking at this post i thought i was the only one. I thought elastics were sooo cool but now I have to wear them and I’m so insecure because my grandma told me it’s like melted cheese stretching between your teeth 😭😭😭 I had the same issue as you when I got my braces off 2 or so years ago and when I wasreguarly wearing my retainers. I sound like my mother, but if you can't commit to flossing twice a day and brushing your teeth every time you eat while you have them, don't get them. . My jawline has 100% changed from Invisalign as my bite has changed so much so my chin sits differently. Makes flossing infinitely faster and you feel so fresh afterwards. It seems like it’s a norm to extract perfectly healthy teeth, without explaining why or thinking about what it will lead to in a long run. now i water pick, manual floss and brush after i eat and my life has changed bro. It was too big a hassle for me. I also have several friends who have/had braces in their 30's. For a few months now, I’ve barely taken a photo of myself let alone look in the mirror because I hate the way my face looks now. The entirety of the world is in a constant state of change whether we are aware of it or not. my smile looked (and tbf still does) like a million dollars but damn my lips looked so small, moved weirdly and smiling with my teeth was so awkward and gave it me a bit of dysmorphia for lack of a better term. In 7th grade, right after I got braces, I overheard two boys in my grade talking about how cute girls’ smiles were when they had braces. And then I ate something with turmeric in it. Idk if my face shape will change anymore or go back once my braces are gone. Can just braces fix a canted smile? Ehhhhh, idk. After so many patients i can tell u the most change 100% of all my patients will notice is there lips . It's unproven but I've heard the logic behind it and it's pretty sound -- you remove teeth and pull the remaining teeth back, causing the face to become smaller width-wise and longer. Users share how braces improved their dental hygiene, confidence, and self-esteem. Braces actually improved my life. Here are five ways braces change your life. 40K subscribers in the braces community. I got rubber bands to fix my bite today but I forgot to ask how often I need to change them. I got braces at the age of 28. Seems as though many on this page have a similar story and experience. Then 15 months into treatment, my teeth were protruding and I couldn’t close my mouth naturally. My only concern is that they might change my face once they’re out. 39K subscribers in the braces community. Or anyone that has gotten their braces off can share their experience with how their profile changed A hyrax? I had one of those for 6 months when I had braces from 16-18. Because I have an overbite, my face will be longer, jawline more pronounced and I may lose weight because of the discomfort too. For all those who are having braces/started their treatment, it might be painful at first, you may feel unattractive. 46K subscribers in the braces community. I had them removed a year ago and I love my smile. But, I know that if I hadnt got braces, I wouldnt have been able to speak by the time I was 16, was what the dentist said. Braces have completely recessed my maxilla through the use of elastic bands and have recessed my jaw completely. So glad we did. Your diction/vowels might feel funny at first, but you’ll get used to it. Verified professionals will have flair assigned to them. I would never smile in pictures really. " Braces changed my life. In his advice he said, "Stay away from being over dramatic/stretching the truth of what happened, saying a dentist changed ur life, stay away from negative things (challenges in life). My 2 front teeth are terribly crooked from when I ran into the jungle gym when I was 6 years old. My entire tongue is on the roof of my mouth pushing upward, forward, and laterally. Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that… Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that this sub is for PATIENTS, so you won't always find professional help here. Also made my lips stick out more. My confidence shot through the roof and I owned those things Edit: I see now that it’s about after getting them off. I went in with a 8-9/10 face with just a tiny little tweak. They're a little pricey but 150% worth every penny. i can give you my number and tell you how much it changed my life. First photo: This was taken on the day that I got top braces on, couldn't put on bottom ones due to my deep bite Second photo: This was taken yesterday (1 month into treatment). You don’t want ANY pressure on the wire that isn’t meant to be put there. i have an overbite. I used to have rounder cheeks. Will braces also give me a stronger chin? Just asking for your knowledge and experiences I got braces when I was 13 and had them on till 15. now ive been wearing braces for 2,5 years now and im so sick of them, so im just wondering, can i wear 2 rubber bands on either side (so 4 in total) and 1 in a square during daytime as well? i know this will cause more pain but i really want Regarding my overbite situation right now, I think extraction really fixed it and this with braces changed my face shape too. It's going hurt and it would be uncomfortable in the first few months, but don't worry because aside from getting a healthier set of teeth and gums, the change/s in your facial features would mostly be positive. I can't recommend anything to you since it's not my place to do that, but I can say that you'll be okay. I put my question in air quotes because it’s borderline rhetorical. Gross. Braces improve your overall appearance. i am still thinking a lot about it and having a crisis, they said they can straighten my teeth if i want. If you have self lighting braces you won’t be able to put in ligatures yourself anyway. That stopped ever since I had my corrections. So, my first wire change will be in week 16. I had gaps in my teeth and had to wear bands to fix my overbite. 25 with astigmatism in left eye and -6. Yes, I had 4 teeth removed and my face has gotten visibly slimmer since braces. My lips are also a bit smaller which works for me because they were on the bigger side before. Yeah, I love my smile now. My teeth looked a million times worse than yours and still don't line up like they should when I close my mouth and I opted to not break the jaw, but it doesn't affect how I eat. 19 votes, 14 comments. Getting braces was the best decision I’ve ever made for myself. But the nature of braces is that your face changes ever so slightly in a good way!! After braces, my jawline and cheekbones are much more defined, I don’t have the young chubby-faced look any more and my mouth and lips look more balanced. Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of… Thanks to my braces journey of 2 years, I went from a 4 to solid 7. Personally, I change mine when they feel loose (which is normally earlier than I should) because I want to ensure they are doing their job, but I stick to my time because I want my treatment to go faster/on time rather than having to wait longer. ive been told to wear 1 rubber band in a triangle on either side of my mouth (so 2 in total) and 1 in a square in the front at night. Thanks for your answers. i currently have braces and getting one teeth implants at the back on my bottom teeth So at the end of my treatment, my family paid $5000 for me to have a narrow palate, sleep apnea, severe craniofacial distrophy, and I’m significantly uglier. That said, I quickly changed my mind as the first part of my treatment had me wearing a retainer. My bite is the same and my palate has yet to expand. Maree Cole, and others (Dr. " Longest periods of my life right there The procedure itself was maybe 10 mins, scariest 10 mins of my life, but even right after surgery I could already see so much better than I ever had in my life! Recovery time was 2 weeks for me and in 1 month the flap in my cornea completely sealed! My vision used to be -4. It’s better to struggle with braces for a few short years than be insecure with your teeth for the rest of your life Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now My 600-lb Life; I have a raised canine and I’m wondering how my face will change after braces Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that this sub is for PATIENTS, so you won't always find professional help here. I’m already seeing results and it’s only been just shy of a month since I got my braces on. I only started being self conscious when I got to high school. Hey! I had four pre molars extracted and I notice no change in my face. My lips are always sealed. TADs could be a possible option. Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that… Not sure if that’s true. Not to mention the pressure became so great that i couldn't sleep on my back without a mouthful of pain. I love this page and seeing everyone celebrating their growth. I am an adult with braces. My orthodontist recommended me to get 4 extractions prior to getting braces but I chose not to. Here is mine and my opportunity to show off lol. I've had my braces for almost 2. The only person who ever commented on my teeth before or after braces (besides my dentist) is my current boyfriend who, after a very long makeout session, pointed out that my teeth felt particularly straight lol The best thing my braces did for me was getting rid of the one thing that I would otherwise have been very insecure about. I say go for it- you will be happy you did! Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that this sub is for PATIENTS, so you won't always find professional help here. I wanted to straighten my teeth but not change my pouty natural lips (and with extractions, that is). less protrusion of my lips. About the right TMCC, just watched a couple og videos and i did take a picture of my neck a couple months back to see if my fade haircut was I had braces from 6th-8th grade. Change is everything. :) From what my orthodontist told me, your face change will change depending on your starting point and whether you remove/keep teeth. So many people have asked this question and so this is the answer. wow, i didn’t know having wisdom teeth removal actually changes your face. I'm 16 and while my teeth are aligned well naturally they all kind of angle in a bit, basically when I smile theres dark corners on the sides of my mouth Will getting braces to correct that change my face shape? And how? I might be able to provide photos if any dentists take interest in this, thanks for your time They'd fill my mouth with medical plaster/gel/whatever to make the inverse mold, and it always felt like it was going down my throat. 1) As long as good oral posture is applied I do not believe braces should be an issue, at least not to the degree that it will "ruin someones face". I remember feeling like I was choking, and the very nice assistant keeping her hand on my convulsing body saying "Breathe Fox, breathe. I understand what you mean. Welcome to /r/braces! A support group for questions and discussion on the topic of braces! Please note that… I absolutely hate the way my face looks now and im worried that this will not change after the braces are gone. 46M subscribers in the AskReddit community. They told me that my face wouldn’t change in the front but my side profile will. I had my bottom braces put on but needed bite ramps/blocks so my top teeth wouldn't hit against the brackets. Do it!! You are still so young and it will bring so much joy to your life. The only time there was pain or discomfort from the braces was immediately after an appointment with the orthodontist. I wear them all the time and change it whenever I brush my teeth. But also don’t let appearance control your life. i cant eat, sleep properly, or speak without sounding like an idiot. its ruining everything. -My midline is not aligned but I am happy. Edit: I had my braces on at age 27, off at 29. Surgical correction could also be a possible option. -I did have mandibular/bottom braces put in one month after maxillary/top braces, but these are the earliest progress photos I have. Just slight, but enough that I thought if I could just nip it in the bud early I'll be set for the rest of my life. cyqxsbb yupiunn dzbwj zzb ehpoov fvispe osazrvp zcwluwq btspd mzy