How Braces Change Your Face | Dr. Nate Orthodontist

Braces can change your face in 3 main ways.

1. The width of your top jaw
2. The protrusion of your front teeth
3. The Upper and lower jaw relationship

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[basicpianotutorial]

And for those of you who are thinking about buying those online trays for fixing your teeth, don't do it, it's better to see an actual orthodontist because you need X-rays, panoramic and ceph so the orthodontist can consult you on how long of a treatment you need, don't trust those TV ads that promote fixing them quickly, it doesn't work and you will regret it...

[Kate-gtwo]

I wore braces (with head gear) for 4 years. When I had my bands removed my Ortho gave me my original mold. It was horrifying. Thank you dear mom . It turns out it was worth it.

[graceenstine]

Got my braces at 37, got them off a couple of months ago, and I can confirm it definitely changes your face shape. It made my face more even and also be able breath out of my nose. I had very crooked crowded teeth, so it made my face more, even when they were all straightened out, so much so that people actually asked me if I had work done lol, I live in LA.

[Adam-txtr]

My mom got my brother and sister braces when they were in their early teens and despite me asking for years when I have had a bad overbite, tmj, and crooked teeth ever since I got my permanent teeth I never got braces. And here I am at 20, learning that the only option for fixing those problems is surgery.

[xftogkl]

If you love your face and dont have any serious issues with teeth or smile, dont go for extractions. After extraction of premolars you will lose your temples on cheeks. Your face will become flat.
Extractions are required in many cases where there is no second option. But if you are happy with your face and dont have problem with your current smile dont go for extractions. Changes arent reversible once any teeth is extracted.

[zainmaq]

Absolutely on a binge of the ortho videos as I'm getting my teeth and crossbite handled at 26 years old 😓

[gloryahb]

I had braces at 26, and used expanders, my teeth before were horribly crowded. After the expanders and braces, I can breathe through my nose better, and it has significantly changed my face for the better.

[oceanavekid]

I’m 35 and had an expander last year age 34 and it worked for me. Had to wear it for 6-8 months. I noticed a huge difference after using the expander. It really opened up my top jaw

Getting used to something in my mouth 24/7 wasn’t pleasant tho

[NJShadow]

So just to correct, yes, expansion CAN be done in adults without surgery. Had mine done earlier this year, and I'm getting it out next month.

[playboyj]

Yeah I’m pissed. I used to have a sharp jawline before braces and now it’s not as defined 😭😭

[carlamae]

I lost weight after braces and i noticed my jaw became smaller.

[echo]

Hi Dr! You mention tilting of the teeth. Could you please explain how the teeth can be tilted? Does positioning play a part? Thanks! 😊

[hoorainkhan]

I don't like my face after aligners treatment it looks longer my face was round before.

[grassyfieldz]

Most my teeth are naturally straight, but my top two front teeth are bent inwards by atleast 1-2cm of where they should be, and gives a rat like appearance. So it makes my overbite even worse because its pushing my lower jaw back even more. I hate the profile of the way my face looks because of it, but i can protrude my jaw out by just pushing it forward and it looks so much better and chiseled. I am 28 now, so i'm either just going to get the braces, or clear aligners and be done with it. Wish i got it sorted in my teens. I feel like braces will do a better job, but scared of how painful they might become. I prefer the clear aligners but am worried they could slip off in my my mouth while i sleep and then CHOKE!

[shuikai]

The bottom jaw grows even while the ramus and body is fused, at the condylar cartilage. It eventually ossifies though when people stop growing.

[stephaniecofield]

Very good information I too have a open bite can you speak more on that topic as well I do have braces for the second time.

[ryanfajardo]

Incredible video Dr. Nathan! Learned that Braces leads to a better-looking and more balanced face. Checked the benefits from Kriss ai as well further enhancing my understanding significantly.

[TheRealestIdealist]

☘Dr Nate looks like a successful Mac from It's Always Sunny 🍻

[islandchicblessed]

I just got braces and my orthodontist said I will need an intreproximal done on my bottom teeth to give my teeth some space to move.

[hiro]

its not just a possibility, it 100 percent can. if you have a shitty orthodontist, you will for sure lose the chance of getting a jawline and a great smile, which you, ight have straight teeth but your face will look weird smiling