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I have an anterior open bite caused by thumb sucking, I had fixed braces as a child but sucked my thumb throughout, so they had no impact.
I'm 37 now and would like to get my teeth sorted, I've been referred to an orthodontist and am waiting for them to contact me, but my dentist said I might need jaw surgery, which I had already concluded myself from a bit of Google research.
Google suggests that I could be looking at up to £30k for jaw surgery, it's almost certainly not going to be available for me on the NHS. I'm also a bit nervous that the implications of it going wrong could be serious.
Has anyone had any experiences of jaw surgery and what the experience (and cost?) was like?
Thanks.
I'm 37 now and would like to get my teeth sorted, I've been referred to an orthodontist and am waiting for them to contact me, but my dentist said I might need jaw surgery, which I had already concluded myself from a bit of Google research.
Google suggests that I could be looking at up to £30k for jaw surgery, it's almost certainly not going to be available for me on the NHS. I'm also a bit nervous that the implications of it going wrong could be serious.
Has anyone had any experiences of jaw surgery and what the experience (and cost?) was like?
Thanks.
Cost don’t know as not know anyone that anyone done it privately.
Orthographic surgery needs to be planned with orthodontist and max fax surgeon. It may be lower jaw or maxilla.
Lower jaw one complication to be aware is numbness and nerve damage. I work in the field. At 37 I wouldn’t have it but appreciate if the open bite is bad and you are very aesthetically conscious you may want to have it. Your bite/smile may look better but it does not mean you will feel more comfortable eating. All your muscles, etc will need to adjust to different lengths. If maxilla is the one they need to do just check Le Fort I osteothomy and decide if that’s something you want to do.
Orthognatic surgery is not simple. Get a max fax surgeon under recommendation and weight very carefully the pros and cons, particularly the risk and complications.
I know a few people that had it done and worked ok for them but their openbite was extreme. Once all heals up it’s fine but like anything has it’s risks.
Orthographic surgery needs to be planned with orthodontist and max fax surgeon. It may be lower jaw or maxilla.
Lower jaw one complication to be aware is numbness and nerve damage. I work in the field. At 37 I wouldn’t have it but appreciate if the open bite is bad and you are very aesthetically conscious you may want to have it. Your bite/smile may look better but it does not mean you will feel more comfortable eating. All your muscles, etc will need to adjust to different lengths. If maxilla is the one they need to do just check Le Fort I osteothomy and decide if that’s something you want to do.
Orthognatic surgery is not simple. Get a max fax surgeon under recommendation and weight very carefully the pros and cons, particularly the risk and complications.
I know a few people that had it done and worked ok for them but their openbite was extreme. Once all heals up it’s fine but like anything has it’s risks.
Not a dentist or expert so possibly the previous responder is best but I had an issue previously where I had an underbite for many years. I've always hated my teeth and as a teenager I had a variety of fixed and temporary braces which meant my bite only met at the back teeth on each side.
My dentist advised that one option was to have my jaw broken and reset. When I asked how many previous clients who had done this, would do it again, he advised only 3 out of 6 people were happy with the choice.
5 years ago I purchased the invisaligner course and spent around £5k over the 5 year term. I've been very happy with the end result, and while I won't be on any dental calendars soon, several people have noticed the difference. Worth trying to see the alternative possibilities too.
My dentist advised that one option was to have my jaw broken and reset. When I asked how many previous clients who had done this, would do it again, he advised only 3 out of 6 people were happy with the choice.
5 years ago I purchased the invisaligner course and spent around £5k over the 5 year term. I've been very happy with the end result, and while I won't be on any dental calendars soon, several people have noticed the difference. Worth trying to see the alternative possibilities too.
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