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Would I be a good candidate for double jaw surgery? (Photo)

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AmyananaApr 25, 2023

Would I be a good candidate for double jaw surgery. I have a long narrow jaw. Will double jaw surgery help to correct this.

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Yes you can have double jaw surgery after camouflage treatments. However, it will be more complicated and movements may be limited. It all depends on your bite and where your jaws are placed. Without photos or imaging (xrays) it is hard to give you a better answer. We would be happy to set up a...

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You appear to be a candidate for jaw surgery. However, more often than not, jaw surgery requires both upper and lower jaws to be moved. Your lower jaw is quite recessed, and a large advancement usually means the top must also be moved as well to keep your bite aligned. Moving the upper jaw will...

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You could be a candidate for jaw surgery. Do you snore, or have any sleep problems like sleep apnea? I would consider having a consultation with a maxilofacial surgeon before getting cosmetic surgery. Jaw surgery could improve your quality of life, while helping to attain your aesthetic goals....

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Although we do not have all the details of your history, in general, double jaw surgery will get you the best results. Especially when correcting an overbite, the upper jaw will most likely have to be moved regardless. The benefit of having both done is that the surgeon is able to plan every...

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It depends what you are looking for/need. Without having any background information, it is hard to say. The xray shows and underbite, which may entail having jaw surgery. Jaw surgery is a major procedure that is done to fix breathing issues, sleep apnea and bite. If you are having these issues...

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