Does tooth extraction change face shape?

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2025-05-22 11:47:19 Views: 10 times

Generally speaking, if wisdom teeth are pulled out, it will not significantly change the face shape. Wisdom teeth, it is the last big tooth. After wisdom teeth are pulled out, in fact, new bones will be formed in this extraction wound, so it will not significantly change the patient's face shape. However, if the teeth are pulled out, that is, the teeth are pulled out, then it is possible to change the face shape. Because the fangs are in the mouth, if you pull out this tooth, then the mouth area may collapse, so the face will change, the person's face looks less plump and collapsed. If the patient pulls out a lot of teeth, basically there are few teeth in the mouth, and there is no timely dentures, then with the absorption of alveolar bone, soft tissue will collapse, so the face will also change.

Does tooth extraction change face shape?



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