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Effective methods to improve retreated chin

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Most people’s concerns are large jaw, but those with under-developed chin agonize about their own flaws as well. Retreated chin refers to a condition wherein the lower jaw is excessively short or set backwards compared to the upper jaw. The cause is usually genetic or hyposomia, but it could also appear due to injuries and diseases on mandibular joints which hinder the proper development of the lower jaw. Habits such as biting fingernails, thumb sucking and sleep apnea due to severe rhinitis could also be factors that affect retrognathia. Retreated chin can create double chin, giving off a dull impression. Also, since the oral structure makes it difficult to close the mouth, inflicting strength to keep the mouth shut can lead to unwanted wrinkles on the chin area. Such concerns attract many people to plastic surgery clinics. Surgery methods depend on the chin types and the most effective ways for chin projection can vary from genioplasty, silicone...