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Orthodontic Clinic for Protruding Mouth Correction <This> You Need to Know So You Don’t Waste Your Money?

Smile D Dental Clinic · 19년 경력 교정과 전문의✅환자 중심 스마일디치과 · March 23, 2025

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Original post date: March 23, 2025

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Orthodontic Clinic for Protruding Mouth Correction <This> You Need to Know So You Don’t Waste Your Money?

| This post complies with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act and was written directly by Smile D Dental Clinic to deliver correct medical knowledge. Accordingly, please note that this is a simple medical information post that does not require review for medical advertising. |

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Hello, I’m Oh Soo-hwan, a specialist in orthodontics with 18 years of experience.

Many people come to us saying that a protruding mouth has been bothering them every time they look in the mirror, and that they delayed treatment because of the cost, but now they can’t put it off any longer.

But when you actually try to find an orthodontic clinic for protruding mouth correction, do you feel even more overwhelmed because there seem to be so many places that claim to be good?

If so, you’ve come to the right place.

If you’ve searched a little online, you may have seen cases like these.

I had orthodontic treatment for a protruding mouth, but a few years later it came out again.

I thought braces would solve everything, but the effect was minimal and painful.

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Of course, it would be best if orthodontic treatment could solve everything,

but depending on the case, there are also aspects that cannot be completely improved,

so above all, you need to find an orthodontic clinic for protruding mouth correction that can address your situation and requirements well.

To prevent you from starting treatment carelessly and regretting it later,

from now on, I, orthodontic specialist Oh Soo-hwan, will explain a few things.

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Do I really have a protruding mouth?

First, a protruding mouth refers to a condition where, when viewed from the side, the mouth appears to protrude more forward than the tip of the nose and the chin.

However, because it is difficult to clearly tell whether the mouth is truly protruding or whether the nose is simply low, many people have a hard time.

For such people, I’ll start with a self-diagnosis method.

First, if you place a ruler from the tip of your nose to the end of your face and your lips touch the ruler unusually 많이, you may suspect a protruding mouth.

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Also, if your lips do not close easily in daily life, and when you force them closed your chin develops wrinkles,

or if someone around you says, “Your expression looks unfriendly,” or if you think that yourself, the probability is fairly high.

However, please keep in mind that this is only a self-diagnosis. For more detailed information, the most accurate method is to visit the clinic and receive a consultation with a specialist.

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Can’t all protruding mouths be solved with braces alone?

Of course, if you find an orthodontic clinic for protruding mouth correction and receive treatment, you may see better results than before,

but did you know that this is not the whole story?

The causes of a protruding mouth are broadly divided into two types.

First, the cases that can be improved mostly with protruding mouth correction alone are those where adjustment of tooth alignment and position is enough.

For example, this is when the upper or lower teeth are protruding forward, but there is no problem with the bone itself.

Also, if the reason the lips appear jutting out is because protruding teeth are the cause, this can also be improved with orthodontic treatment.

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On the other hand, for people whose jawbone itself is protruding, a neat improvement is difficult with braces alone.

For instance, if the jawbone, not the teeth, is jutting forward,

or if the chin is originally small and set back, the upper jaw may appear relatively protruded,

so in such cases, orthodontic treatment alone cannot be the answer, and jaw correction may also be necessary.

Therefore, in order to understand your situation more precisely,

a more accurate diagnosis is required,

and if you think your protruding mouth is severe, it is important to check whether there is a skeletal issue as well.

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Are there cases where extraction is necessary?

While looking for an orthodontic clinic for protruding mouth correction, you may come across information that says extraction may be needed,

which can make your already deep concerns even deeper.

First, if it is possible to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible, that is far better.

However, you should keep in mind that in some cases extraction-based orthodontic treatment is necessary.

If the mouth protrudes severely and it is due to the teeth,

space must be secured in order to move the front teeth backward, so extraction may be performed for that purpose.

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In addition, if there are crowded teeth or overlapping teeth, space may be needed to arrange them neatly.

Also, if you already have strain on the temporomandibular joint, it may be beneficial to normalize your bite through extraction.

On the other hand, if the degree of protrusion is mild, non-extraction orthodontic treatment may be fully possible, so I recommend first receiving a more detailed diagnosis at a dental clinic.

Was this helpful while looking for an orthodontic clinic for protruding mouth correction?

As mentioned today, even if the mouth looks protruded, treatment should differ depending on whether the cause is the teeth or the jawbone,

and please remember that whether extraction is needed also depends on each individual’s situation.

Lastly, what is most important is that after receiving an accurate diagnosis,

you find an orthodontic clinic for protruding mouth correction that can provide treatment tailored to what you need and the results you want.

I hope you carefully consider your options and achieve your personal goals with the most appropriate method.

Thank you for reading this far. This has been Dr. Oh Soo-hwan.

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