Can a missing adult tooth (hypodontia) cause asymmetry in the jaw?

[idkcrab]

Hello everyone, i want to ask whether a missing/not fully grown adult tooth on the upper jaw can cause the jaw, cheekbones, or maxilla to be asymmetrical?

When i chew with my left side i feel burning on my right masseter, so instead of my left side getting trained, my right side is. Which is causing my jaw to be quite asymmetrical. I think i also might have asymmetrical cheekbones.

What are the treatment options for this? I've heard titanium implants can replace the milk tooth.

 

[Deleted member 102563]

Hello everyone, i want to ask whether a missing/not fully grown adult tooth on the upper jaw can cause the jaw, cheekbones, or maxilla to be asymmetrical?

When i chew with my left side i feel burning on my right masseter, so instead of my left side getting trained, my right side is. Which is causing my jaw to be quite asymmetrical. I think i also might have asymmetrical cheekbones.

What are the treatment options for this? I've heard titanium implants can replace the milk tooth.

Ye when u don’t have a tooth in there’s no support so the tooth and gums cave

 

[ynns]

Hello everyone, i want to ask whether a missing/not fully grown adult tooth on the upper jaw can cause the jaw, cheekbones, or maxilla to be asymmetrical?

When i chew with my left side i feel burning on my right masseter, so instead of my left side getting trained, my right side is. Which is causing my jaw to be quite asymmetrical. I think i also might have asymmetrical cheekbones.

What are the treatment options for this? I've heard titanium implants can replace the milk tooth.

I had a missing tooth and struggled with poor symmetry before. I visited an orthodontist, focused on maintaining good body and oral posture, stopped masseter hypertrophy, and made other changes like sleeping on my back. As I’ve gotten older, my facial symmetry has improved significantly. I still have my baby tooth, by the way it’s a molar.

 

[idkcrab]

I had a missing tooth and struggled with poor symmetry before. I visited an orthodontist, focused on maintaining good body and oral posture, stopped masseter hypertrophy, and made other changes like sleeping on my back. As I’ve gotten older, my facial symmetry has improved significantly. I still have my baby tooth, by the way it’s a molar.

Nice bro, what did your orthodontist recommend? Mine's a molar too.

 

[ynns]

Nice bro, what did your orthodontist recommend? Mine's a molar too.

they cant do anything about it, they just installed braces making my overall teeth better while letting the tooth sit. they said i could replace it after i turn like 18 if i wanted to.