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by nivell
Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:41 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Extractions and thinning of cheeks. Is this normal?
Replies: 10
Views: 5307

Re: Extractions and thinning of cheeks. Is this normal?

Sharp, oh man, how long ago did you have braces? And are you seeing another ortho to see if you can fix your smile? Jay, my cheeks were fine for a few months. It's only recently that I see these changes and I keep telling my ortho that I want a wider smile and I don't want a flatter profile. He keep...
by nivell
Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:20 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Extractions and thinning of cheeks. Is this normal?
Replies: 10
Views: 5307

Re: Extractions and thinning of cheeks. Is this normal?

Oh yeah, forgot to ask. Would widening the top arch lessen the look of the 'sunken in' profile? I'm wondering if I should remind my doctor that I want almost all my teeth showing when I smile (like my original smile).
by nivell
Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Extractions and thinning of cheeks. Is this normal?
Replies: 10
Views: 5307

Extractions and thinning of cheeks. Is this normal?

Hi guys, newbie here but I've had my Damon braces since Nov 2010. I decided to get braces overseas in the country I am currently residing to fix the overcrowding, bottom canines were rotated fully while upper canines weren't aligned. I've always had a wide smile and full cheeks with high cheek bones...