How can I reverse orthodontic treatment after tooth extraction to improve my facial profile?

congratulations on the completion of your orthodontic treatment! Our teeth are constantly moving, and people tend to notice that the teeth may "move more" during orthodontic treatment, or within a few months after orthodontic treatment. The reason is because during orthodontic treatment or after, the periodontal ligament that cushions/holds the teeth in place likes to move back to its old position. Several of my patients will feedback that upon not wearing the aligners or retainers for a few hours, the teeth may shift slightly, and upon wearing it again it feels tight on the teeth.

I get this question asked a lot in my practice, and there is no clear answer for every patient. It really depends on a case by case basis. How slim or fat your face looks really depends on a few common factors: 1. size and dimensions of your upper and lower jawbones 2. Amount of skin, muscle and fatty tissue covering your upper and lower jaws. 3. Alignment of your teeth in your jaws and whether or not your teeth are protruding and/or crowded. 4. Whether or not you suffer from clenching and grinding which may lead to having over-developed jaw muscles resulting in a square jaw look.