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Jaw surgery
Hey , I had a double jaw surgery at the age of 17years old , and my period at the age of 12 I’m so scared that my jaw still grow until the age of 18 is it possible ? I’m so scared that I’m going to return to my underbite like before the surgery
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First of all, relax. Stay in touch with your consultant orthodontist or oral/maxillofacial surgeon or pediatric dentist. And jaws grow till age of 22-25 years. So don't worry. Your orthodontist can guide you for proper alignment of teeth so as to prevent your underbite condition.
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