Question 1

can an overbite cause facial asymmetry?

Accepted Answer

: Yes especially if only on one side or more on one side or the other. Dentist can help answer.

Question 2

help plz! can slight overbite only on one side cause facial asymmetry?

Accepted Answer

Facial asymmetry: There are many factors that can cause facial asymmetry, one of which is overbite. 

The best way to verify if this is the only/main reason for your facial asymmetry, is to see a dentist such as a general dentist or an Orthodontist.  They can tell you if the cause for your asymmetry is through your teeth and bony relationships.

Question 3

could "tongue thrust" cause facial asymmetry?

Accepted Answer

No: This would not be a cause.

Question 4

could chewing on one side of your mouth cause facial asymmetry?

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It might: If you chew solely on one side, you are exercising the muscles on that side more than the other side. Just like if you lifted weights with only your right arm, your right arm would become asymmetrical with your left.

Question 5

will constantly sleeping on one side of face cause facial asymmetry & would it make that side flatter or portrude more ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Asymmetry is usually genetic and preexisting except for traumatic injuries.

Question 6

how to correct slight facial asymmetry caused by extraction of a molar tooth?

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Tooth replacement: In the 1920s actresses were encouraged to have their molars removed to create a sunken face affect.  Thankfully it  no longer happens. Missing back teeth can be replaced with implants and a crown in many cases.  Bridges may not work as they need at least two teeth to support them.  Partial dentures that are removable may also restore symmetry, but are the poorer choice. It may also be muscle size.

Question 7

removed left impacted wisdom tooth last yr - cause facial asymmetry (left side noticeably thinner). will removing right 2nd molar correct this?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: You assume that what happened on the left is going to happen on the right... The position of the teeth may be different, the procedure may be different, the healing may be different. Discuss with the oral surgeon... They may be able to shed some more light on the potential outcome.

Question 8

facial asymmetry-left side thinner. chewing & sleeping w/ right side for past yr after removing left impacted wisdom tooth. could this be the reason?

Accepted Answer

Favoring right side: Could cause the chewing muscles on this side to develop more, but is usually subtle. Good idea to check into the reason why you are not able to chew in more balanced fashion.

Question 9

missing molar for 4 years on the lower right jaw caused facial asymmetry. can an implant restrore it? do i need anything else?  how much would it cost

Accepted Answer

No easy answer : This type of question is difficult to answer well online. The facial asymmetry may or may not be able to be resolved. An implant can certainly be a solution to restoring the area with the missing tooth, but there is no way to know what else will be needed or what costs will be incurred to solve this problem. I suggest a consultation with a dentist to get a more personalized solution.

Question 10

if you extract an impacted wisdom tooth on one side (and there's none on the other) will it change the jaw structure/cause facial asymmetry?

Accepted Answer

No: In fact if you remove the tooth it may help with symmetry but any changes will be slight.

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Help plz! can slight overbite only on one side cause facial asymmetry?

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Could "tongue thrust" cause facial asymmetry?

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Could chewing on one side of your mouth cause facial asymmetry?

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Will constantly sleeping on one side of face cause facial asymmetry & would it make that side flatter or portrude more ?

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How to correct slight facial asymmetry caused by extraction of a molar tooth?

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Removed left impacted wisdom tooth last yr - cause facial asymmetry (left side noticeably thinner). will removing right 2nd molar correct this?

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Facial asymmetry-left side thinner. chewing & sleeping w/ right side for past yr after removing left impacted wisdom tooth. could this be the reason?

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Missing molar for 4 years on the lower right jaw caused facial asymmetry. can an implant restrore it? do i need anything else? how much would it cost

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If you extract an impacted wisdom tooth on one side (and there's none on the other) will it change the jaw structure/cause facial asymmetry?

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