I have a reverse overbit and need it corrected. Can I do it on the NHS?
Q.
I am turning 18 this summer and starting university away from home this year.
I have a reverse overbite and have previously had braces, however my teeth have relapsed from a period without retainers.
I feel my bite has changed, as I now find it difficult to close my mouth without catching my cheeks in the process and find that my speech has changed as a result.
I am turning 18 this summer and starting university away from home this year.
I have a reverse overbite and have previously had braces, however my teeth have relapsed from a period without retainers.
I feel my bite has changed, as I now find it difficult to close my mouth without catching my cheeks in the process and find that my speech has changed as a result.
As a prospective medical student, I feel this will damage my confidence, especially when communicating with my patients and also personally.
I have researched the proceedures available and am aware and prepared for the commitment and post-operative care.
Do you think I am a suitable candidate for corrective surgery, who would I need to talk to, how long will the treatment take and would it be available to me on the NHS?
Thankyou Very much for your time!
A.
As you are over 18, this treatment will not be available to you on the NHS. Expect to pay privately for this treatment- it may be in the region of around £8000. (don’t quote me on this as I’m unsure)
Surgey to correct jaw alignment is a very traumatic experience and is not something to go into lightly.
I would recomend that you see your own dentist who can refer you for an opinion at your local orthodontic specialist.
Hope this has helped and good luck at uni.
As you are over 18, this treatment will not be available to you on the NHS. Expect to pay privately for this treatment- it may be in the region of around £8000. (don’t quote me on this as I’m unsure)
Surgey to correct jaw alignment is a very traumatic experience and is not something to go into lightly.
I would recomend that you see your own dentist who can refer you for an opinion at your local orthodontic specialist.
Hope this has helped and good luck at uni.
I have a reserve overbite I really don’t feel comfortable talking because people can see it and my teeth are rubbing together and it’s really painful can braces fix it without having the op?
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