Do Braces Change Your Face Shape? What Orthodontic Research Shows

Do Braces Change Your Face Shape? What Research Shows

Sources checked on October 2026. General information, not dental advice. Braces can change how your face looks from the side, mainly around your lips and lower face, but they do not reshape your cheekbones, forehead or adult jawbone. Orthodontic studies measure the change in millimetres: when front teeth are pulled back, especially after tooth extractions, … Read more