Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 You might want to have a look at this site: http://www.facialfacts.com/faces_unilateral.html I don't know these docs, and have no clue whether they do well or badly. I just know that they have some pretty clear pix and explanations on their site. Do you have an orthodontist? Have any of your friends, or your friends' children, had orthodontic treatment? I'd start with my general dentist, and ask for suggestions for an ortho and surgeon. Then I'd see the ortho, and ask what he/she thinks needs doing. Sometimes, the wires and brackets can indeed do wonders, but generally, if you have a significant imbalance of the jaws, in order to get a durable fix you have to do something (usually surgery) to make them match up. Surgeons can do wonders, too. You want an ortho and a surgeon with whom you're comfortable. They'll be your good friends for a few years, most likely. They'll have to do some things to and for you that can be uncomfortable, even painful, and they can help you through it, or they can make your life hell. I had good and caring docs, and would return to either of them in a flash. You also want an ortho and a surgeon who can work well together. That's important. There are, in susan fiddlesticks' geocities site, a number of questions you might want to ask the ortho and the surgeon. How long does the ortho think his part of the prep will take (but be warned that such estimates can be right on, or way off, either way, depending on how your teeth move and what has to be done). How much it will cost, what materials he uses, etc. Whether your teeth are in good enough shape to tolerate the work, or whether you will also need work on the gums. ETc., ETc. Etc. If the ortho thinks you need surgery, go to see the surgeon, and ask him or her lots of questions, too. What does he think you'll need, and how will he go about it. Does he wire or band you shut afterward? Does he use a splint, post op? etc., etc., etc. What are the risks you will face, and what are the benefits you could get? Good wishes to you. Cammie > Hi, > > I am 24, Male and have a jaw disorder. My lower jaw is protruding > and doesnt align perfectly with the upper jaw when i close my mouth. > > Recently I discovered that this can be corrected by an Orthognathic > surgery. I would like to gather some advise as to how to approach > this problem? Whom should I contact? Also, is surgery the only > option to correct this disorder? > > I would be glad to receive some feedback. > > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 The one thing I would add to the otherwise good explanation is " go to your primary care provider first " i.e. the doctor you usually go see. History and a referral from you PCP can be extremely persuasive and helpful when it comes time to apply to your insurance for coverage. I also have an underbite and initially my inquiries into surgery were based on a few niggling complaints i.e. sleep disorder (apnea), general oral care not to mention aesthetics. After starting with the orthodontics I started to develop more of a TMJ disorder i.e. headaches, clicking, earaches. All of this has been documented with my PCP in order to make the " medical " case as opposed to the " dental " case when it is time to get pre-approval. Because of being pro-active with getting a " medical " history, my OS is confident we will not have any problems - as well as the fact I went from 4mm to 11mm during ortho. We are yet to apply so it may yet turn out to be BS! In any event, good luck! > > Hi, > > > > I am 24, Male and have a jaw disorder. My lower jaw is protruding > > and doesnt align perfectly with the upper jaw when i close my > mouth. > > > > Recently I discovered that this can be corrected by an Orthognathic > > surgery. I would like to gather some advise as to how to approach > > this problem? Whom should I contact? Also, is surgery the only > > option to correct this disorder? > > > > I would be glad to receive some feedback. > > > > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 Hello everyone, I had a 4mm underbite; nothing serious, believe me. My jaw clicking was not painful and I never experienced earaches from it. My surgery was approved by BCBS, when essentially, I now consider it to have been cosmetic! (I was mostly the pawn of my orthodontists!) I'd say, bet that your insurance will cover it (especially if it is BCBS. Health Plus did not approve my surgery). cheers! Kt > > > Hi, > > > > > > I am 24, Male and have a jaw disorder. My lower jaw is > protruding > > > and doesnt align perfectly with the upper jaw when i close my > > mouth. > > > > > > Recently I discovered that this can be corrected by an > Orthognathic > > > surgery. I would like to gather some advise as to how to > approach > > > this problem? Whom should I contact? Also, is surgery the only > > > option to correct this disorder? > > > > > > I would be glad to receive some feedback. > > > > > > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 Hi, Are you in England or USA. If England first go to your dentist so they can refer you. You will then be assessed and if ok the process starts, brace (ha ha) yourself for a long term process with lots of commitment but if its is what you want go for it. I am 34 had a lower bite of 9mm and had my op Nov 2003, no regrets at present and get straight teeth into the bargain. Brace pain is worse than op pain so stock up on Nurofen and you will be fine. Good luck Sharron > Hi, > > I am 24, Male and have a jaw disorder. My lower jaw is protruding > and doesnt align perfectly with the upper jaw when i close my mouth. > > Recently I discovered that this can be corrected by an Orthognathic > surgery. I would like to gather some advise as to how to approach > this problem? Whom should I contact? Also, is surgery the only > option to correct this disorder? > > I would be glad to receive some feedback. > > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2004 Report Share Posted March 23, 2004 Hi, Are you in England or USA. If England first go to your dentist so they can refer you. You will then be assessed and if ok the process starts, brace (ha ha) yourself for a long term process with lots of commitment but if its is what you want go for it. I am 34 had a lower bite of 9mm and had my op Nov 2003, no regrets at present and get straight teeth into the bargain. Brace pain is worse than op pain so stock up on Nurofen and you will be fine. Good luck Sharron > Hi, > > I am 24, Male and have a jaw disorder. My lower jaw is protruding > and doesnt align perfectly with the upper jaw when i close my mouth. > > Recently I discovered that this can be corrected by an Orthognathic > surgery. I would like to gather some advise as to how to approach > this problem? Whom should I contact? Also, is surgery the only > option to correct this disorder? > > I would be glad to receive some feedback. > > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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