I had metal braces as a teen, along with: headgear (that I didn't wear enough) to move my top jaw forward and an expander on my top jaw. My lower jaw was never treated.
My orthodontist at the time refused to do anything and insisted on doing orthognathic surgery. I'm still not sure about orthognathic surgery, since my insurance provider will not cover it and it would wipe out my saving or leave me with debt.
Can Invisalign be used to help pull my upper jaw forward to the point where I would have a functional bite?
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November 11, 2009
Answer: No other method but orthognathic surgery for skeletal issues
A broad nose can be made narrower through osteotomies or rebreaking of the nasal bones. The nasal tip can be made smaller through some tip suturing techniques as well. Alar-based Wier excisions can be performed that reduce the alar bases.
Hi Leeloo90,
My name is Kevin Francois and I am a board certified Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon currently practicing in Jax, FL. That is a great question. Genioplasty, or chin surgery, is a procedure to reshape or reposition the chin to improve facial aesthetics and balance. It can be performed for...
Hi slidinggenio123,
My name is Dr. Kevin Francois and I am board certified Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon currently practicing in Jacksonville Fl. Not sure what kind of jaw surgery you are scheduled for but genioplasty alone will not correct the nasolabial lines. Typically, maxillary advancement can...