Chinstraps and overbites

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Cal II

Chinstraps and overbites

Post by Cal II » Thu Mar 16, 2017 2:23 am

Has anyone ever noticed that a chinstraps can worsen the wearers overbite?

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Julie
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Re: Chinstraps and overbites

Post by Julie » Thu Mar 16, 2017 2:33 am

Not worsen, but likely make more obvious when looking in mirrors. Try a soft cervical collar instead to keep your head up, airway more open and jaws (if not lips) closed.