Posts Tagged ‘jaw surgery’

Dentist recommended lower jaw surgery but is this necessary?

Monday, March 15th, 2010
Q.
I just got back from my orthodontist and they told me that my lower jaw is too big, that they will give me one more year to grow (I’m 16) and that they may have to do lower jaw surgery (slide my jaw back). But my two front teeth are at an angle. Is this a serious problem? Is the surgery completely nessecary?,
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I would strongly advise that y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Would braces be covered by the NHS?

Friday, March 5th, 2010
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Hi Dr Caplan, i am 27 and have what i consider really crooked teeth which are probably caused by an overlapping bight. I have arranged through my dentist to see a specialist about braces or what would need to be done and my dentist says it would probably require surgery to align the jaw. Would the NHS cover any of this? I dont have a high paying job, but have a crooked smile really affects my confidence and i really want to get this fixed.,
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This is unlikely to be covered… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Can I have braces without the need for jaw surgery?

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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i really want to have braces but the problem is that i have a bite problem and my dentist said i have to have a jaw operation which is a major and i dont want to undergo for the operation. can i still wear braces without having an operation?,
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It may be possible, if I were … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Justin Glaister Umbrella 11 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF Web: www.umbrellasmiles.com Tel: 020 7612 9810 View My Profile Dr Glaister