Question 1

what is an ivro for underbite surgery? i'm just curious to know...

Accepted Answer

See below: Intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy . An incision is made inside your mouth  (pretty far back).  Then a vertical cut is made in the ramus of the mandible (the vertical part of the mandible) to allow the surgeon to move the mandible (lower jaw) back (behind the upper teeth) into normal position.

Question 2

what can i do to treat my underbite?

Accepted Answer

Ortho and surgery: It usually requires the team of an orthodontist and surgeon working together to change the bite.  It also depends on what is wrong and how bad the underbite is.

Question 3

what to do if i have a weird underbite problem, can you help me please?

Accepted Answer

Orthodontist: See a local orthodontist for a consult. They are trained to treat all types of malocclusions, even the weird ones.

Question 4

what to do if i have a strange underbite problem, can you help me please?

Accepted Answer

Seek consultation: Call a qualified orthodontic specialist for examination (usually free) and discussion of treatment options.  It can be fixed.

Question 5

is there any medical benefit to underbite surgery?

Accepted Answer

Medical Benefit: Depends  how you defined the term. Can the patient eat? Can he breathe? Is he in pain? Is the condition causing the patient psychological issues? See how this is going? Starting to get gray.

Question 6

underbite surgery in a month! how do i prepare myself?

Accepted Answer

My list for you:: 1)maintain excellent oral hygiene prior to surgery and get your teeth cleaned professionaly.  2) follow all pre-op instructions from your surgeon. 3)  plan out diets for soft foods/liquids and have them ready as nutrition is very important. 4) get prescriptions ahead of time.   5) have your work /school schedule worked out. 6) have good movies and books ready.  Good luck !

Question 7

my underbite is making me uncomfortable, what can i take for this?

Accepted Answer

A telephone: Take your finger and dial an orthodontic specialist.  There's no pill, liquid, salve, snake oil, massage, app, computer program, or dietary supplement that will "fix" an underbite.  Usually requires a combination of treatment provided by 2 specialists, an orthodontist and an oral surgeon.  Call now for examination to learn the extent of your problem and the available treatment choices.

Question 8

is it possible for people with small lower jaws to have an underbite?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: A class 3 bite, where the anterior teeth are in a crossbite, is usually due to an arch size discrepancy where the lower jaw and arch form is diproportionately larger than the maxilla.

Question 9

what do you advise if i was wandering if an underbite can grow because i think mine is?

Accepted Answer

Advice: My advice is that you seek the expertise of a local dentist who can examine you. If you are missing many posterior teeth, your bite may have collapsed, forcing you to chew on your front teeth and sliding your lower jaw forward. I doubt at that 33 yrs old your jaw is still growing.

Question 10

what do you suggest if i've been wandering if an underbite can grow because i think mine is?

Accepted Answer

Ortho Exam: Unusual to occur at your age.  See a qualified orthodontic specialist asap.  Ask your dentist for the best adult orthodontist in your area.  Orthodontist's are growth and development experts and can determine if your lower jaw is outgrowing your upper jaw.  If so, treatment choices can be discussed.  Go nnow so orthodontist can establish a baseline.

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What to do if i have a strange underbite problem, can you help me please?

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Is there any medical benefit to underbite surgery?

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Underbite surgery in a month! how do i prepare myself?

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My underbite is making me uncomfortable, what can i take for this?

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Is it possible for people with small lower jaws to have an underbite?

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What do you advise if i was wandering if an underbite can grow because i think mine is?

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