Operation?

[Guest guest]

I have recently been told by my orthdadontist that if I want to I

can go for the operation for my lower jaw to be moved slightly

because my front teeth don't meet at all, because of the misaligned

jaws.

I did ask if I could possibly just have braces, but that wouldnt

help and I would need the operation to correct my bite. Plus braces

for 2 years (1 year of them and then operation and then another year)

They orthadontist said that I don't definately need it, but if I

feel that I want it because of how I look, then I can.

The reasons she said for having the operation is that it could

inprove the way I talk, because the gap between top and bottom teeth

creates some speech problems, but nothing mayjor, also because I

have flat cheekbones and that when Im older it could cause problems

with pain in my jaws.

So I was wondering if anyone here could give me advice... I want it

done to improve my bite, and looks, but I really don't like the

thought of the pain, discomfort and everything else. But saying

that, I would probably be alright with it - what I want to know

really, is what is involved with the op and after the op.. what kind

of things should I expect?

Also, the orthadontist has said that she will make an appointment

with the hospital for me, which will now probably be in Feb or

March.. and thats just to talk about everything and then decide

whether to go ahead with it... So after that, about how long would I

be waiting for the actual operation? What age do they prefer to do

the operation on? I am 16 now.

Sorry for going on and on... just keep asking these questions to my

mum and she doesnt know, so thought I would ask here

[Guest guest]

I have recently been told by my orthdadontist that if I want to I

can go for the operation for my lower jaw to be moved slightly

because my front teeth don't meet at all, because of the misaligned

jaws.

I did ask if I could possibly just have braces, but that wouldnt

help and I would need the operation to correct my bite. Plus braces

for 2 years (1 year of them and then operation and then another year)

They orthadontist said that I don't definately need it, but if I

feel that I want it because of how I look, then I can.

The reasons she said for having the operation is that it could

inprove the way I talk, because the gap between top and bottom teeth

creates some speech problems, but nothing mayjor, also because I

have flat cheekbones and that when Im older it could cause problems

with pain in my jaws.

So I was wondering if anyone here could give me advice... I want it

done to improve my bite, and looks, but I really don't like the

thought of the pain, discomfort and everything else. But saying

that, I would probably be alright with it - what I want to know

really, is what is involved with the op and after the op.. what kind

of things should I expect?

Also, the orthadontist has said that she will make an appointment

with the hospital for me, which will now probably be in Feb or

March.. and thats just to talk about everything and then decide

whether to go ahead with it... So after that, about how long would I

be waiting for the actual operation? What age do they prefer to do

the operation on? I am 16 now.

Sorry for going on and on... just keep asking these questions to my

mum and she doesnt know, so thought I would ask here