Crooked face caused by long-term partial side chewing usually can’t recover by itself, but still need to change the habit of partial side chewing, otherwise it will aggravate the facial asymmetry.
Long-term lateral chewing will lead to uneven force on both sides of the temporomandibular joints, relative hypertrophy of the muscles on the chewing side, and symptoms such as midline discrepancy, and patients are often accompanied by temporomandibular joint disorders. Long-term lateral chewing will lead to inconsistency in the height of the ascending branch of the mandible on both sides, which will result in the appearance of a crooked face. Usually, it cannot be recovered by itself.
First of all, it is recommended to change the habit of lateralized chewing to avoid aggravation. For patients with symptoms such as joint popping and pain, it is recommended to go to the stomatology department for an MRI examination of the temporomandibular joint; mild cases can be observed; serious cases can be treated conservatively with drugs or co-pads; if the symptoms are serious and the conservative treatment is ineffective, then surgical treatment will be necessary.
If the patient has a high demand for the beauty of his face, he can also be adjusted surgically, and it is recommended to go to the stomatology department of a regular hospital.