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Subject: Re: Do braces correct a "weak" chin?

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Date Posted: 18:08:20 07/25/04 Sun
In reply to: Lynn 's message, "Re: Do braces correct a "weak" chin?" on 08:26:40 07/24/04 Sat

THe answer is it MIGHT.
If the lower jaw is deficient then if your lower jaw can be advanced (by a functional appliance) this would help. Sx could definitley correct it. Another option is to straighten the teeth and then get a chin implant

>To some extent it will probably help. However, if your
>chin is extremely "weak," some plastic surgery may be
>the only way to fully correct it.
>
>I think that getting braces to correct your overbite
>is a good non-surgical first step. Anyway, when you go
>to your orthodontic consultation, be sure to tell the
>orthodontist that you are pursuing braces not only to
>correct your overbite, but improve the appearance of
>your chin. The orthodontist will be able to tell you
>how much the braces will help the chin problem.

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Do braces correct a "weak" chin?	Monica	17:25:25 07/26/04 Mon
Re: Do braces correct a "weak" chin? -- Laura (uk), 02:54:46 07/27/04 Tue Re: Do braces correct a "weak" chin? -- Alex, 09:55:45 07/27/04 Tue hey laura -- Monica, 18:16:43 07/27/04 Tue Hey laura again -- Monica, 18:29:38 07/27/04 Tue Re: Hey laura again -- Laura (uk), 00:34:51 07/28/04 Wed Re: Hey laura again -- Alex, 09:44:17 07/28/04 Wed Yay Laura! -- Monica, 02:36:01 07/29/04 Thu