Conventional orthodontics frequently ruins faces in subtle ways that most people do not notice.
Braces have ruined my face. Braces ruined my face. Before braces I had a receding chin narrow palette low cheekbones huge forehead tiny chin and I had a long face. Nobody wants to have to undergo a tooth extraction.
And the reason braces can ruin faces has to do with how our bodies grow. They have been fixing my overbite throughout treatment. Before the braces I had a nice smile and the face I was always suppose to have.
Could braces change your face shape. But now I look so gaunt and my chin is protruding like mad. If you are gonna get treated with traditional braces because you have bit of crowding avoid it like the plague.
However if you or your child is facing down the possibility of a tooth extraction you may be concerned about long-term damage. My dad never had braces and said he never needed them. Yes having teeth extracted for braces can effect your face.
Got braces late 2019 around November. My braces are due to come off in 3 more appointments but I am not happy with the results. Extracting teeth in order to straighten the remaining teeth will have an even bigger effect on the face.
At first I was very happy with my facial profile my cheekbones were showing my jawline was strong. The braces crushed my face restricting the growth. Braces has ruined my face and my bite 4 Post by mentos Sun Feb 13 2011 801 am Go to the local dental school clinic.