Why you have an asymmetrical face after wisdom tooth removal

I noticed an asymmetrical face after wisdom tooth removal and immediately started panicking that my jaw was permanently ruined. If you're looking in the mirror right now and seeing a person who looks like they're hiding a golf ball in one cheek while the other side looks completely normal, I promise you aren't alone. It's one of those things they mention in the fine print of the recovery pamphlets, but seeing it happen to your own face is a whole different story. ...

May 14, 2026 · 6 min · Jyung Epstein