[Health Column] Facial Asymmetry: What Treatments Are Possible Without Surgery?

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hello. Director Kim Hyeon-sun of Ceramic Dental Clinic no see.

 

if Left-handed person, right-handed person Have you ever heard the expression?

This recently popular new word is an abbreviation for 'left face photo', 'right face photo', and means taking photos centered on the side of your face that you think is prettier.

 

In this way, everyone's face has some degree of left-right difference.

But the difference is getting worse facial asymmetry When this happens, it can affect your health beyond just being a cosmetic issue.

 

today facial asymmetry The problems this can cause are Treatment options available without surgery Let's learn about it.

 

 

1. What is facial asymmetry? What problems can it cause?

 

facial asymmetry It refers to a condition in which the left and right sides of the face are not balanced.

 

Although there are some inherited genetic factors, in most cases, it is caused by lifestyle habits over a long period of time.

Representatively Resting your chin on one side, chewing food on only one side, and frequently tilting your head to one side The back causes the face to lose balance.

 

bad habits	explanation
Resting your chin on one side	Constant pressure on the temporomandibular joint causes the left and right sides of the face to become imbalanced.
Chew food on only one side	Left-right development imbalance of the masticatory muscles → causes cheekbone asymmetry and jawline asymmetry
Postural imbalance	The tilt of the head and neck also affects the facial bone structure.
teeth grinding or clenching habits	It can strain the temporomandibular joint and cause asymmetry in the facial contour.
Sleeping on only one side	Persistent pressure on facial bones and soft tissues may cause asymmetry.
The habit of jutting one's chin forward	Changes in the position of the temporomandibular joint can distort the facial line.
Smartphone use that requires frequent bowing of the head	The overall left-right balance is affected when the axis connecting the neck and face is distorted.

 

 

 

✔️ Problems that arise when facial asymmetry is severe

 

✅ Aesthetic issues

• If the left and right sides of your face are out of balance, you may experience stress about your appearance, which can lower your self-esteem.

 

✅ Temporomandibular joint disorder

• Misalignment of the jaw can lead to temporomandibular joint disorders such as pain, clicking, and difficulty opening the mouth.

 

✅ Decreased authoring function

• If your teeth are misaligned and you can't chew your food properly, it can affect your digestive function.

 

✅ Pronunciation problems

• If the position of your jaw and lips is imbalanced, it will be difficult to pronounce correctly and you will experience discomfort.

 

In this way, facial asymmetry goes beyond simply being unsightly. Affects jaw function and overall oral health Early diagnosis and treatment are important because they can reduce the risk of complications.

 

 

2. Facial asymmetry, is surgery really necessary?

 

Many people Asymmetry As soon as I hear that word surgery It reminds me of .

But in reality Symptoms can be sufficiently improved with orthodontic treatment alone. It often happens.

 

In particular, the cause of facial asymmetry is not the jaw itself. Imbalance of dental occlusion In this case, the balance of the face can be restored with orthodontic treatment alone without any bone-cutting surgery.

 

 

 

✔️ Principle of improving facial asymmetry through orthodontic treatment

✅ Correction of occlusal imbalance

• One of the biggest causes of asymmetry is misalignment no see.
• Correctly aligning your teeth will naturally align the center of your jaw, helping to restore balance to the left and right sides of your face.

 

 

✅ Normalize jaw movement

• If your teeth are misaligned, you may end up overusing one side of your jaw, which can lead to abnormal jaw growth or joint abnormalities.
• Orthodontic treatment It is effective in reducing the burden on the temporomandibular joint and preventing pain by making the jaw move evenly.

 

 

✅ More effective during adolescence

• growing children Because the jawbone is still growing, orthodontic treatment can be used to control the direction of jaw growth.
• Correction at this age can be expected to have a greater improvement effect than in adults.

 

 

 

3. How do I start treatment without surgery?

 

If you feel that your face is asymmetrical and are considering surgery, there is something you must do first.

👉It is a professional examination and accurate diagnosis.

 

The chin itself Is it a problem of, Dental occlusion Is it a problem of, or Lifestyle habits After determining whether it is a result of the disease, an appropriate treatment direction must be decided.

Not all asymmetries require surgery. In reality, there are many cases where orthodontic treatment alone can naturally restore balance.

 

 

 

4. Orthodontic treatment: a treatment for overall harmony, not just alignment.

 

Orthodontic treatment is not simply about straightening crooked teeth.

Because it is a treatment that takes into account the position of the jaw and the proportions of the face, you can achieve not only aesthetic satisfaction but also functional improvement.

 

facial asymmetry If you are considering it, we recommend that you first check whether orthodontic treatment is possible before considering surgery.

 

Get a personalized treatment plan through a professional examination and regain healthy jaw joints and a confident impression. 😁

 

 

 

 

 

Director Kim Hyeon-sun

Graduated from Seoul National University College of Dentistry
Catholic University College of Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Visiting Professor
Orthodontic specialist (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
Orthodontics and Accreditation (Korean Orthodontic Association)
World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) Fellowship
Associate Professor of Outpatient Clinic, CHA University Hospital

Director of Hyun Ceramic Dental Clinic

 

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