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Can wisdom teeth removal cause a thinning of the face?
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No: The wisdom teeth are too far back in your mouth to provide any support to the cheeks or lips.
Answered 8/18/2015
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No, but...: If you have a complicated surgery and are forced to have a liquid or soft food diet for a while, or you don't feel like eating for a while after surgery then your face may thin a bit from reduced calorie intake.
Answered 8/22/2019
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