Do braces make cheeks bigger?
The soft tissues that lay over your teeth – namely, your lips and cheeks – are not changed by orthodontics, but they do conform to the new alignment of your bite. The good thing is that, with braces, any shift in your appearance is a gradual one, especially in adults who already have fully developed skeletal features. Do braces affect your cheeks? Braces Create More Distinct CheekbonesOvercrowding may cause your jawline to appear more pronounced, while uneven spacing makes the cheeks sink in.