Does getting braces change your face structure in any way?

It can: Depending upon your skeletal and dental problems, orthodontics may have a profound impact on facial structure or none at all. The overwhelming majority of changes are positive, and if there is doubt that it may negatively change your facial form, combined jaw (orthognathic) surgery can be incorporated into the plan of treatment. If severe problems, braces+ surgery can have wonderful results.

It can....: We are actually known as orthodontists and dento-facial orthopedists. Orthopedics is the restructuring of boney structures, for example the jaws. Headgear is a great example of an orthopedic device. Another is the herbst appliance, these two appliances help coordinate the growth of the upper and lower jaws to each other in a very positive way.

Yes, to a degree: Orthodontic care is intended to provide favorable facial changes depending upon your particular needs.