Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 I've noticed that most of the people who post here have both upper and lower surgery. Is that because underbites are more common or because both jaws are out of whack? Also, has anyone else been told that they have a crossbite? I have a 10mm overbite and also a crossbite (my molars don't even touch on the left side) and my orthodontist is only recommending lower surgery at this time. I haven't seen an oral surgeon yet. Thanks! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hi Sue, I had both upper and lower, but did not have an underbite. I had an openbite, sort of like an overbite. I've read of many folks here who have had both jaws done for the open/overbite. Once one jaw is realigned, many times the other needs to be realigned in order to have a perfect fit. Meaning that to have a functional proper bite, where your teeth meet properly, some folks need both jaws done. Many here have only had one jaw done (many lower only) and it's great if your surgeon recommends just one for you! So it just depends on how your jaws are preop and what they can do with braces beforehand, then the surgeon will decide how many jaws need correction. I don't know much about crossbites but I'm sure someone else here will respond! Good luck in your jaw journey! Irish! > I've noticed that most of the people who post here have both upper > and lower surgery. Is that because underbites are more common or > because both jaws are out of whack? Also, has anyone else been told > that they have a crossbite? I have a 10mm overbite and also a > crossbite (my molars don't even touch on the left side) and my > orthodontist is only recommending lower surgery at this time. I > haven't seen an oral surgeon yet. > > Thanks! > > Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hi Sue, I had both upper and lower, but did not have an underbite. I had an openbite, sort of like an overbite. I've read of many folks here who have had both jaws done for the open/overbite. Once one jaw is realigned, many times the other needs to be realigned in order to have a perfect fit. Meaning that to have a functional proper bite, where your teeth meet properly, some folks need both jaws done. Many here have only had one jaw done (many lower only) and it's great if your surgeon recommends just one for you! So it just depends on how your jaws are preop and what they can do with braces beforehand, then the surgeon will decide how many jaws need correction. I don't know much about crossbites but I'm sure someone else here will respond! Good luck in your jaw journey! Irish! > I've noticed that most of the people who post here have both upper > and lower surgery. Is that because underbites are more common or > because both jaws are out of whack? Also, has anyone else been told > that they have a crossbite? I have a 10mm overbite and also a > crossbite (my molars don't even touch on the left side) and my > orthodontist is only recommending lower surgery at this time. I > haven't seen an oral surgeon yet. > > Thanks! > > Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hi Sue, I had both upper and lower, but did not have an underbite. I had an openbite, sort of like an overbite. I've read of many folks here who have had both jaws done for the open/overbite. Once one jaw is realigned, many times the other needs to be realigned in order to have a perfect fit. Meaning that to have a functional proper bite, where your teeth meet properly, some folks need both jaws done. Many here have only had one jaw done (many lower only) and it's great if your surgeon recommends just one for you! So it just depends on how your jaws are preop and what they can do with braces beforehand, then the surgeon will decide how many jaws need correction. I don't know much about crossbites but I'm sure someone else here will respond! Good luck in your jaw journey! Irish! > I've noticed that most of the people who post here have both upper > and lower surgery. Is that because underbites are more common or > because both jaws are out of whack? Also, has anyone else been told > that they have a crossbite? I have a 10mm overbite and also a > crossbite (my molars don't even touch on the left side) and my > orthodontist is only recommending lower surgery at this time. I > haven't seen an oral surgeon yet. > > Thanks! > > Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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