Should I let my lower jaw move back or my upper jaw move forward? (photo)

My surgeon said there were 2 options for correcting an underbite. Should I let my lower jaw move back or my upper jaw move forward? what's the...

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Fixing an Overbite. Ortho Says She Needs Jaw Surgery?

My daughter was diagnosed with an overbite which I was told could be corrected by braces. Approximately 18 months into her treatment my orthodontist...

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Should I Seek a Second Opinion Regarding my Underbite? (photo)

I was went see an orthodontist and she said my underbite could have fix with braces when i was younger but now it can only be fix by jaw surgery...

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Should a 16 Year Old Be Forced to Have Jaw Advancement Surgery?

Oral surgeon and orthodontist recommend jaw advancement surgery to correct a 6MM overbite. Reasons are cosmetic and to avoid some POTENTIAL long term...

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Possible to Correct Upper Jaw Without Underbite Surgery?

I am 18 years old n my doctor has planned to correct my underbite without surgery.. plz tell is it possible,if possible will it be 100% successful, i...

Jaw Surgery for Major Overbite?

Hello I have been going to the Marquette school of dentistry to get braces and fix my overbite since I was 13 years old now im 18 my teeth are...

Jaw and Chin Surgery Candidate? (photo)

Hi, I am 26 and i hav deep overbite, formely an orthodontist recommend me a lower jaw advancement surgery, and another orthodontist consider that he...

Previous Orthodontic Treatment when I Was a Kid, Trying to Explore my Options Now? (photo)

I had 4 bicuspid removed & cervical headgear to correct a class II jaw when I was young. I have a recessed maxilla and mandible, TMJ, asymmetry,...

Facial Liposuction or Corrective Jaw Surgery? (photo)

I hate my sagging neck which has developed over the past few years (I am 36). An orthodontist suggested braces & corrective jaw surgery to bring...

Orthognathic Surgery or Not? (photo)

I went to a consultation with a private dentist to enquire about braces, He took x-rays and examined me, he then told me that he could not treat me...