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Can my braces move my jaw forward permanently?
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No.: No. See a board certified orthodontist to assess your bite/jaw. The only way to move a jaw at your age is surgical correction. That type of surgeon is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon.
Answered 4/14/2015
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