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Do braces affect your face shape?

Published on: September 16, 2026

Yes, braces treatment can change your face shape subtly, mainly by improving how your teeth and jaws align. These changes are usually more noticeable in the lips, jawline, and area around the cheeks.

How can braces affect facial appearance? 🦷

1. Lips
Better-positioned teeth can provide improved support behind the lips, making them appear more balanced.
2. Jawline
Correcting certain bite problems, such as an overbite or underbite, can improve the appearance of the side profile and jawline.
3. Cheeks and mouth area
Improved tooth alignment can affect how the muscles around the mouth are supported, sometimes creating a more balanced appearance.

What won't braces change?

For adults, braces primarily move teeth within the existing bone. They do not reshape the nose, eyes, cheekbones, or dramatically alter the underlying facial bones. Growing children and teenagers may experience more noticeable changes because their jaws are still developing.

At Cosmodental Clinic, Dr. Jolly Sinha can assess your bite and alignment to explain what changes orthodontic treatment may realistically create for your smile and facial profile.

Wondering how braces could affect your appearance? Book an orthodontic consultation with Dr. Jolly Sinha and understand what treatment may mean for your smile.

📍 NAP Details:
Name: Cosmodental Clinic and Implant Centre Wanowrie (Pune)
Address: Shop No. 1, Vishal Enclave, beside Cotton King Showroom, Natraj Enclave Society, Fatima Nagar, Wanowrie, Pune, Maharashtra 411040
Phone: 8468982998

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Dr. Jolly Sinha

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Dr. Jolly Sinha

Cosmetic Dentist and Implantologist

Dr. Jolly Sinha is an experienced Cosmetic Dentist and Implantologist in Pune, specializing in Periodontology, dental implants, gum surgeries, and cosmetic dentistry. She completed her BDS in 2009 and MDS in Periodontology and Implantology in 2014. With extensive clinical experience, she also provides single-sitting root canal treatments and re-RCT procedures.

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