Protruding Mouth Correction Period? Can It Turn Out Like a Celebrity Before-and-After?

If I get orthodontic treatment, can my lips recede like a celebrity’s and

can my side profile become prettier?

Who are some celebrity cases of protruding mouths that improved with orthodontics?

Representative examples include figure skating queen Yuna Kim, as well as Hwang Jung-eum and Han Ye-seul.

I also heard that Tom Cruise underwent orthodontic treatment because his dental midline was not aligned.

Perhaps some of you decided to get orthodontic treatment after seeing celebrities’ before-and-after photos.

In particular, those who were concerned about a protruding mouth often

see a celebrity with a similar case transformed and think, “Could I do that too?”

and naturally ask, “But how long does protruding mouth correction take?”

So today, I, an orthodontic specialist with 18 years of experience and over 4,000 orthodontic cases, will personally talk about

the protruding mouth correction period and how to achieve natural-looking results like a celebrity.

<Before-and-after orthodontic treatment photos>

Treatment period: 23.05.15 - 24.10.21 (about 1 year and 6 months)

Treatment period: 23.01.18 - 24.6.04 (about 1 year and 6 months)

Kim Byung*'s treatment period: 23.1.17 - 24.12.07 (about 2 years)

Joo Kyung*'s treatment period: 24.09.02 - 25.03.04 (about 1 year and 6 months)

*The before-and-after photos were published with the patient’s consent, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same environment and conditions.

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Protruding mouth correction period,

is there a tip to finish it a little faster?

In general, protruding mouth correction takes about 1.5 to 2.5 years.

Of course, there are significant individual differences.

The speed of orthodontic treatment can vary depending on the condition of the tooth alignment, bone density, age, whether extractions are needed,

lifestyle habits,

and how faithfully the patient follows the treatment.

Then, aside from this average period,

is there a way to shorten the treatment time even a little?

To give the conclusion first, yes, there is.

While it does not apply 100% to every case, there are two representative methods.

One is using self-ligating appliances.

With regular orthodontic appliances, the wire is individually tied down using metal wire or elastic rings to secure it.

A self-ligating appliance has a built-in small clip structure that can open and close,

so the wire is fixed simply by “hooking” it onto the bracket.

Because it creates less friction than conventional brackets and applies continuous force,

it can usually shorten the protruding mouth correction period by about 2 to 3 months.

Another is not missing your monthly checkups.

This is the most basic and important way to shorten the protruding mouth correction period.

From the moment the appliance is attached, the teeth are moving a little bit every day.

The appliance and wire deliver a steady force, allowing the teeth to gradually move in the planned direction.

However, if you do not receive treatment on time, this force cannot be properly adjusted.

The teeth are already moving, but that movement cannot be carried over to the next stage,

so the protruding mouth correction period is inevitably delayed.

Please remember that progressing on schedule shortens the treatment time and also improves the overall result. ^^

Protruding mouth celebrity before-and-after

Can I also get a satisfying result?

Many people look at before-and-after photos of celebrities with protruding mouths and ask,

“Can I become like that too?”

Of course, it is entirely possible.

However, there is one condition.

Celebrities with protruding mouths did not become that different simply because they had braces attached.

Behind that result, there must have been very accurate and detailed diagnosis and planning, as well as the patient’s cooperation.

First, a goal must be set while considering the harmony of the entire face.

Not only the side profile, but also the front view, lip shape, and jaw position

should all be comprehensively evaluated when setting the treatment goal.

Next, the current condition must be carefully assessed.

Even with the same protruding mouth, the part that protrudes and the degree of protrusion differ from person to person.

Cases where only the upper front teeth protrude

Cases where weak lip muscle tone makes it look more prominent

Cases where the jaw position itself is set back, and so on

Only by accurately diagnosing these causes can the direction for resolving the protruding mouth also change.

That is why, to focus on each patient individually,

we operate all treatments on a 100% appointment basis.

Also, since every patient’s dental condition is different,

a treatment plan is created by running simulations based on a pre-treatment dental model.

Only with this kind of careful approach..

can we hear not just “the mouth went back,” but “your overall impression really changed.”

I’ve summarized information that may be helpful for those considering protruding mouth correction.

If you are thinking about orthodontic treatment, I recommend getting a consultation before it gets too late.

We will accurately diagnose your current condition,

and explain the realistic treatment period and results in detail.

This has been Oh Soo-hwan, the chief director of Smile D Dental Clinic. Thank you.

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