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I'm interested in this as well. I'm currently in stainless steel braces both top and bottom, because that's what my ortho said the OMFS preferred. He nixed ceramic braces, because he said that sharp pieces could break off during surgery. We always seem to be light years behind the US. I gather quit...

I recently heard of people using invasilign (and sometimes braces that go behind the teeth) in their run-up to jaw surgery, getting the teeth in the proper position.

Does anyone happen to know of anyone in the UK who offers this instead of having to wear regular braces??

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I don't know if this helps, but I have seen several orthodontists over the years, and they have all said that I need surgery. I have a skeletal classIII malocclusion that has resulted in mostly an open bite and crossbite. If someone is saying you don't need it, I would opt for braces only. It is no...

I think braces do help change faces in most cases. I've seen a lot of people who have gone through orthodontics and their face looks different. I know mine has changed. It probably depends on the case though, so that ortho doesn't want you to get mad if that doesn't happen. No one really knows what...

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If anyone has any thoughts, I'm all ears.

just back from another consultation with a different ortho. Similar story. My jaw issue is not bad enough to warrant orthagnathic surgery in his opinion. He thinks most surgeons wouldn't even treat me. Again, though. Deep bite and cross bite. Teeth getting worn down slightly. Braces would fix most o...

I've booked a new appointment with another ortho for a few weeks time. So, from posts i've read, some people (adults) have perfectly straight teeth, but have a severe overbite. In that situation, i'm confused as to how braces would help. i.e - the mechanics of it. I feel like I need my jaw sort of '...

[quote="Featheryy1221"]I would get another opinion just to see what all your options are. My lips don't close properly either since I have an overjet as well. And I had a narrow upper jaw when I started my journey. Did they tell you what class bite you have? From my understanding since I w...

[quote="Chicken"]Have you made a decision yet? tried to check out your pics but I guess they are no longer there. Good luck with your decision. :)[/quote] They were supposed to get back to me with prices and stuff, but they didn't bother. (not very professional?) I'm also a little annoyed ...

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Been a month or so since my last post, and i've had my free consultation. It was nice talking to an expert. Fosterp was about right with his 'diagnosis' Overbite with a unilateral crossbite. Although he said that my jaws were not particularly narrow(I assumed they were) I think he said that my lower...

Thanks. I've managed to find an orthodontist who is quite local who does free consultations. Have an appointment booked for next month. Not sure what I want to hear from him, really. Maybe it will all become a little clearer after speaking to a professional. I read some things on this forum of peopl...

[quote="djspeece"]I would probably have the consultation and explain in detail your desired end result, and rather than pointing out specific approaches, let the ortho give you his/her take on options, risks, and potential benefits. I am accustomed as a nurse to my friends diagnosing thems...

thanks for everyone replies by the way. I've been thinking about this so much that my brain feels fried. Worst thing is that i'm yet to even see an orthodontist which seem like an obvious first step. I get the feeling that even though I think the best solution would be surgery/orthagnathics, that I ...