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Before and After Chin Correction: How Does the Facial Line Change? <Revealed>

Smile D Dental Clinic · 19년 경력 교정과 전문의✅환자 중심 스마일디치과 · August 25, 2025

Before and After Chin Correction: How Does the Facial Line Change? <Revealed> Hello. Cumulative procedures: 5,000 cases I carefully examine concerns about both the jaw and tooth al...

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Original post date: August 25, 2025

Translated at: April 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Before and After Chin Correction: How Does the Facial Line Change? <Revealed>

Hello.

Cumulative procedures: 5,000 cases

I carefully examine concerns about both the jaw and tooth alignment,

and create a facial line that allows you to smile naturally.

Smiling dentist,

Chief Director Oh Su-hwan of Smile D Dental Clinic.

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"I’m always disappointed with my side profile.

I don’t have a jawline,

so my mouth feels like it sticks out"

Many people say things like this.

If you have a receding chin, you may hesitate every time you take a photo, and your side profile may bother you every time you look in the mirror.

Also, when talking or smiling, you may unconsciously try to hide your chin.

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Concerns caused by a receding chin have a much bigger impact on daily life than they may seem.

It is not just a matter of appearance; it can also affect tooth alignment, jaw function, and chewing habits.

What you are probably most curious about is whether orthodontic treatment can solve the problem.

In today’s post, I will explain the changes seen before and after chin correction,

including cases that can be improved without surgery, the difficult treatment process,

and the key points patients should check.

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Can it be improved without surgery?

This is the question people with a receding chin ask most often.

"Can the jawline be improved without surgery?"

The answer depends on the cause and degree of the receding chin.

The first type is when the upper jaw is underdeveloped, making the lower jaw appear relatively recessed.

In this case, the lower teeth are also likely to be crooked.

For this kind of case, orthodontic treatment can widen the upper jaw through arch expansion and straighten the lower teeth evenly.

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When the jaw structure is naturally aligned and the teeth are brought into proper position,

both the side profile and lip line can improve without surgery.

The second type is when the upper front teeth protrude forward, making the mouth look prominent.

If the upper teeth stick out too far, the face can look unbalanced and the mouth may appear protruded.

In this case, the upper teeth need to be moved backward and balanced with the lower dentition.

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In some cases, extraction may be considered,

but we place the highest priority on preserving natural teeth, minimizing extractions and only proceeding when unavoidable.

A common point among patients who have experienced before-and-after chin correction is

that not only the alignment of the teeth improves, but also the harmony of the lips and jawline, as well as the balance of the side profile.

That is why even the before-and-after changes from chin correction alone can greatly alter the overall impression of the face.

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If you are curious about the chin correction process and how the facial line changes before and after treatment, please take a closer look in the video below. ^^

Chin correction? It is highly difficult

Chin correction is a more difficult treatment than orthodontics that only changes tooth alignment.

Because the jaw, joints, and bite must all be considered together,

if the initial diagnosis is inaccurate or something is missed in the treatment plan,

it becomes difficult to achieve the desired result.

If the patient’s anatomical structure, oral environment, arch size, tooth angulation, and other factors

are not carefully examined,

problems may arise not only in aesthetics but also in chewing function.

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That is why treatment experience and the skill of the medical staff are more important than anything else.

Rather than choosing a clinic based only on before-and-after chin correction photos,

it is safer to receive an accurate diagnosis and a customized plan from a place with long experience and trusted reputation in the area.

At Smile D Dental, based on our experience treating more than 5,000 cases of receding chin and protruding mouth,

we guide each patient to the optimal orthodontic plan.

Rather than simply making things look better, we provide customized treatment that also considers dental health and function.

The difference before and after chin correction does not only change the shape of the jaw

but also changes the overall facial balance, dental function, and confidence.

However, because the cause and condition differ from patient to patient, an accurate diagnosis and a customized treatment plan are essential.

If you lack confidence when taking photos because of a receding chin... please do not carry that worry alone.

We recommend that you directly check the changes before and after chin correction and begin customized orthodontic treatment suited to you.

Consultations can be booked by phone or through the website.

This has been Smile D Dental Clinic. Thank you.

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