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Hi everyone, Looking for a dentist/ortho based in the UK who performs reversals of tooth extraction orthodontics. Had 4 teeth removed (2 upper 2 lower) as a kid, now suffering from sleep apnea and issues with appearance. I would like to pursue expansion orthodontics along with implants to complete t...

Hi guys, I have recently been speaking to NHS orthodontists and surgeons regarding treatment. Originally the orthodontist I was seeing thought the best course of action would be orthodontic treatment followed by lower jaw surgery. However the surgeon I saw did not believe that there would be much be...

Hi, I recently went to see a specialist regarding my chin/jaw and he recommended I have jaw surgery as opposed to a genioplasty operation. He said that it would require 2 years of orthodontic treatment first. I was wondering if anyone knew if it were possible to do this with lingual braces as oppose...

Yeah exactly, they tip forward. I hadn't really noticed until my maxillofacial surgeon made a point of it. My bite is good, I think the plan is to move my lower teeth back and then move my lower jaw forward to correct the bite. Am I wrong in assuming that my top arch won't need to be altered? That's...

Hi guys, So I think I've decided to go with the lower jaw surgery route rather than a genioplasty so I can get the best results, not just physically but the health benefits too. The maxillofacial surgeon I spoke to said my bite was fine my bottom set had been moved forward and now "hanged forwa...

Hi, I had a consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon recently and he presented me with 2 treatment options for my weak chin. The first was to have 2 years of braces followed by lower jaw surgery. He said this would completely remedy my profile and he recommended this option. The 2nd was to have a g...

The buttons become smooth with the trays on so it sounds like you are taking them in and out too much.

You really need to leave them in as much as possible, 22 hours a day.

Damn they are some nice teeth. I'd be very happy with those results aswell.

I agree, I wouldn't get your hopes up yet. Best have a consultation first. A lot of offices offer a free one.