Can I receive the treatment I need through the NHS at the age of 29?

Q.
Hello there Dr Butt. At 19 I had a brace for three years due to an overbite and was to undergo surgery on my jaw but decided I could not go through with this at the time as I was very scared and didn’t think my face would look better by moving my bottom jaw forward, I am now 29 and in severe discomfort when I eat my jaw always clicks and sometimes even locks at times and can get quite painfull also I am very embarrassed of my smile and have low self esteem because of this, after researching about this could I go for the surgery again and could I get this on the NHS, I have a 9mm gap between my jaw and front teeth and would really like to have surgery to correct this what can you suggest.
A.
hi

because of your age it is unlikely that you qualify for nhs treatment

you can try to get your dentist to refer you to a joint max fax and orthodontic clinic at the nearest relevent hospital

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