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Do people with Braces have sharp cheekbone?

braces and cheekbone

‍Do people with braces have sharper cheekbone? It’s a common concern that arises when brace faces are mentioned. This is because people usually associate braces with a sharp angle and a boxy appearance. However, having a sharp angle doesn’t mean that the face will have an unnatural appearance. In fact, it’s the exact opposite! Having a sharper angle means that the teeth are angled more sharply than usual.

So, is having braces making your cheekbones appearance sharper? Here’s what the experts say on this matter.

Braces and Cheekbones

The answer to this question is no. There is no correlation between braces and cheekbones. The angle of the teeth does not make the cheekbones appear sharper. This is because it doesn’t affect the shape of the facial bones, like cheekbones, at all. The only way that braces would affect your cheekbones is if you were to get jaw surgery as a result of wearing braces. However, this decision should be made before you ever get your braces put on as they are not related at all.

Braces vs Veneers appearance

Mandible Maxilla

There have been some anecdotal reports that people with weaker jaws have felt that their jaw was better supported after wearing braces for many years. But again, this has nothing to do with cheekbones or any other facial or cranial anatomy that would affect appearance in any way. It’s simply an issue of stability in the mandible and maxilla, which can improve over time as the patient grows into adulthood and adolescence. If you’re still concerned about your face while wearing braces, then don’t worry!

Many people have worn braces and had perfectly normal looking faces afterward and even if they didn’t, there are plenty of other things to worry about when it comes to how you look!

The angle of your Teeth

Cheekbones are created by the shadowing of muscle and skin from certain angles. The angle of the teeth is what creates cheekbones. For example, if someone has a jaw that’s angled up, it will create more shadows than an angled down jaw. It’s this simple explanation for why some people with braces may have sharper cheekbones than others. In fact, research has shown that there is no difference in the shape of one’s cheekbone between those who have braces and those who do not. The only difference is in the angle of the teeth.

There’s also another factor to consider as well: If you have any gaps between your teeth, then you are more likely to have sharper cheekbones because when teeth aren’t touching, it creates a sharper angle which makes them appear more angular.

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Close-up of woman wearing orthodontic silicone trainer. Invisible braces aligner.

The Sharper Chin and Jawline

The first misconception comes from a sharp jawline. Having a sharper chin and jawline can actually make the eyes look more sunken in, similar to how someone who has lost weight will have a less defined chin. The second misconception is that braces are making cheekbones sharper. This is not true! With braces, cheekbones will be less prominent because they’ll be hidden by the metal brackets.

So what’s the real story? Well, wires are not making your cheekbones sharper or your chin more defined. In fact, wearing braces for an extended period of time can actually cause serious problems like teeth grinding or tooth decay due to the lack of adequate dental care. So keep your teeth healthy and wear those wires if you need them!

Bottom line

Bottom line: Braces do not change the shape of your cheekbones. However, they will make teeth appear sharper by straightening them and closing gaps. The angle of the teeth is not likely to affect the shape of the cheekbones.

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