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Orthognathic surgery cost in canada?

chshuaiNov 3, 2013
hello all, I am a student in the USA, I have underbite problem, my doctor told me I have to have the orthognathic surgery, but it is too expensive in the USA , like 30,000-50,000 dollars! but I saw someone had that surgery in canada, it only cost him $ 2000. so I am not canadian, so I have no insurance, I want to ask without insurance, how much does orthognathic surgery cost in canada?

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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Feb 10, 2021
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Dantenapalli VijayVardhan, OMFS

The muscle that runs around the neck is called platysma. This muscle is hooked up with the jaw line superiorly and collar bone inferiorly. When this muscle is not tight enough (sagging), you have this problem. A surgery to tighten this muscle will help in solveing your problem.

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

It is best to view asymmetries 'in person'; but yes, one can change the contours of the lower jaw for example, without affecting your bite. Xrays also help to demonstrate the irregular 'slant'; so go to an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon for a review.  

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