I am due to undergo surgery to fix my underbite, what are the risks?
Q.
Hi Dr. Hughes.
I am 17 years old and have had braces for about a year now. In December (hopefully) I am due to undergo surgery to correct my underbite. They plan to put plates into my top jaw to widen it and therefore bring it in line with my lower jaw which is not being operated on. Although I am fairly confident about the surgery, I have seen some scary pictures statistics and possible risks over the internet which have worried me. Please could you tell me how bad the recovery process will be and what are the risks in the surgery? thank- you
Hi Dr. Hughes.
I am 17 years old and have had braces for about a year now. In December (hopefully) I am due to undergo surgery to correct my underbite. They plan to put plates into my top jaw to widen it and therefore bring it in line with my lower jaw which is not being operated on. Although I am fairly confident about the surgery, I have seen some scary pictures statistics and possible risks over the internet which have worried me. Please could you tell me how bad the recovery process will be and what are the risks in the surgery? thank- you
A.
The best person to answer these questions for you is an oral or maxillo-facial surgeon, as these are the expert who normally carry out these procedures. you could seek a second opinion either vis the NHS or better still with a private consultation. You normal dentist should be able to point you in the right direction for advice.
The best person to answer these questions for you is an oral or maxillo-facial surgeon, as these are the expert who normally carry out these procedures. you could seek a second opinion either vis the NHS or better still with a private consultation. You normal dentist should be able to point you in the right direction for advice.
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