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Plan to Get Braces, but Jaw Surgery? - Sydney, AU
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I have always wanted to get braces to fix my teeth...
Hugh MacquarieJune 26, 2016
$20,000
I have always wanted to get braces to fix my teeth as some of them are crooked and I have an overbite. My parents couldn't afford them when I was young so now at 24, I have decided to get them on my own. I have been shopping around a few clinics in Sydney to get quotes and an understanding of my problem. There seems to be a varied diagnosis among different specialists. Most of them suggested I get 4 of my premolars removed to make space. One ortho suggested that I should get jaw surgery to bring my lower jaw forward so the end result would be much better. I do want the best treatment but with jaw surgery, anaesthetic and hospital fees I am looking at around 20K AUD.
The cheapest I have found is around 6K and most quote me around 8K. Since seeing the ortho that wanted opted surgery, now I am confused about what to do. I have attached some pictures including my x ray. If there are orthos reading this, please let me know what I should do and if the surgery is necessary.
The cheapest I have found is around 6K and most quote me around 8K. Since seeing the ortho that wanted opted surgery, now I am confused about what to do. I have attached some pictures including my x ray. If there are orthos reading this, please let me know what I should do and if the surgery is necessary.
Replies (6)
June 28, 2016
Hi there. I am getting double jaw surgery to correct my cross bite, I have a small mouth/jaw, and while I have had braces from the age of 18-22 while I liked my straight teeth I was never fully satisfied with the end result. I am now 26 and am paying for braces and jaw surgery, it's great that in Australia Jaw Surgery is considered reconstructive and not cosmetic so you would get some money back on private health insurance however you do have to pay for top cover.
I am a terrible sleeper, I snore, thrash around and breathe very heavily so I hope this improves my sleep for me and my tolerant boyfriend.
I hope this helps you.? My surgery will cost $6800 not including anaesthetic bill and braces cost me $6000 also.
I am a terrible sleeper, I snore, thrash around and breathe very heavily so I hope this improves my sleep for me and my tolerant boyfriend.
I hope this helps you.? My surgery will cost $6800 not including anaesthetic bill and braces cost me $6000 also.
June 29, 2016
Absolutely avoid taking out four bicuspids as this can lead to Chronic Headaches, Migraines, Snoring, Sleep Apnea and TMJ disorders. Contraction orthodontics is almost always a bad idea.
Look into DNA Appliance as a non-surgical way to orthopedically grow your jaws.
Look into DNA Appliance as a non-surgical way to orthopedically grow your jaws.
Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you get the feedback and support you need here. You might want to post your question in the doctor Q&A area for some doctor's opinions.