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正文：Do Braces Change Facial Structure For Adults?
Posted by Dr. Adam Schulhof on February 5, 2013
关于成年人矫正的脸型变化！ 我就不逐字翻译了，只把关于脸型的highlightened说一下大家参考参考。
Most adults wonder if receiving orthodontic work can change the shape of their face. When teeth are shifted due to wearing braces, the facial bone structure can be affected, mostly depending on the intended result by your orthodontist. A highly-skilled orthodontist can correct overbites, underbites, crossbites, and other malocclusion cases very subtly and the result is actually an improved appearance and symmetry. 大家都比较关心成人正畸会不会改变脸型。牙套会使牙齿移动，与此同时脸部骨骼也会受到影响，当然结果主要还是依赖于矫正医生。技术好的医生在矫正地包天，深覆合等咬合问题的时候，只会引起比较细微的脸型变化，而且大多数还是好的变化：比如脸型变美，变对称。
For patients who are dealing with teeth misalignment and have a protruding mouth or chin, wearing braces that are properly applied can definitely correct the problem. Under the trained hands of a well-trained orthodontist, the orthodontic appliance of your choosing will have subtle, but noticeable effects on your jawline and facial profile. After the first year or so of wearing braces, not only will you have a straighter smile, you’ll also notice that your jaw has realigned in proportion to the rest of your face. 这里还是强调医生的技术问题。好的正畸医生会在矫正你咬合问题的同时，只引起小的脸型+下巴的变化。但是主要关注于功能性矫正。而且第一年牙套你看到的变化最明显，包括牙齿+咬合+脸型。
A major factor that contributes to the change in facial structure is tooth extraction. Unless truly necessary, such as in severe cases of overcrowding, most orthodontists do not recommend pulling out teeth because it might give you a “sunken in look” or a dished-in profile over time, which results in an older appearance. Situations like these call for appliances that can be fully customized to straighten the teeth without the need for extractions or too much arch expansion. One solution that adult orthodontic patients can look into is getting Incognito Braces. These lingual braces are 100% customizable and yield beautiful, straight teeth without making drastic, negative changes to the shape of your mouth or jaw. These behind the teeth braces are also the best choice for adults who are hesitant about having metal wires and brackets wrapped in front of their teeth in plain sight. Basically, with these hidden braces, the entire treatment can happen with almost no one being able to tell that you are wearing braces. 嗒哒！！果然拔牙才会对脸型改变最大的。除了牙齿过分拥挤等，一般正畸医生不会建议拔牙，因为拔牙会显老，主要表现在侧面照，会看起来比较凹陷。这点我觉得外国人比咱们要明显，因为他们眉骨+鼻子都很突出，所以拔牙就会跟凹。不过我很多美国朋友，嘴巴侧面都是笔直一条线，甚至有点点内凹，我个人认为很好看。这段后面可以就不看了，因为他在推销一种矫正方式，你知道的。。美国人写个啥都是要卖点东西的不是。哈哈
If you are still undecided about getting braces because you’re worried about the long term effects on the face’s skeletal structure, ask your orthodontist about Incognito Lite Braces. This appliance system delivers the same aesthetic and health benefits as Incognito Braces, but it is more geared towards patients who are looking to have only minor teeth corrections. The orthodontists I’ve trained and lectured to on the subject have shared so many success stories with me that it’s hard to keep track of them all. In fact, its 100% digitally produced setup also means that you’ll have a faster and more convenient orthodontic experience. 这点我有点震惊，因为下了牙套很是会有长期的脸部骨骼影响。不过想想也是。牙套帮你把牙齿排排好，以后肯定还是会有点变化的（比如小的反弹？）但我个人认为这会是个好的变化，让你的脸型+牙齿更加吻合，因为有时候骨骼移动快，所以牙龈+脸部肌肉结构可能会经过几年慢慢适合你的新脸型。所以这点我认为是个好的迹象，也就是对脸型不满意的，脸型会恢复。
Having straight, clean, and healthy teeth will truly boost your confidence and help your self-image. If you’re worried about braces changing your face’s skeletal shape, know that it’s subtle, and the results I see are always positive. For best results, do your research and reach out to orthodontists such as those at The Schulhof Center, who are highly-trained in the devices that they offer to their patients. Make sure that your teeth are in safe and skilled hands, and you won’t have regrets in the future.
亲、抱一个，我去上了牙套了，谢谢你给我鼓励，感觉还好，没有想得那么怕怕