Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have braces and i am planning on getting jaw surgery to get rid of my under bite. i need more info on it. can anyone help?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Ask your surgeon: Your orthodontist and/or your surgeon would be the best source for information as they are the ones most knowledgeable about what type of surgery will be required to correct your problem. Another source would be a search on the internet.
Answered 12/2/2012
5.5k views
Jaw surgery: I think you should sit down with a surgeon for couple of hours and discuss the surgery, including the procedure, outcome, risks.
Answered 4/16/2013
5.4k views
Talk with ortho & OS: If you are "in" braces", then you should have been examined, diagnosed and properly informed about the plan of surgical treatment. The jaw surgery to correct your underbite could be surgical reduction of the lower jaw or forward surgical positioning of the upper jaw or both. The orthodontist and os are a team working together, and they should explain all aspects of the procedures to you.
Answered 12/24/2012
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've had braces on for 4+ years now. The surgery was to correct a cross bite. How long do braces normally stay on after reconstructive jaw surgery?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Possible cystic lesions on head of pancreas vs dilated distal common dt. If it is gallstone, will i need surgery to get rid of it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What should I do if my allergic rhinitis causes constant head pressure like Is there a surgery or what meds to take to get rid of this situation. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had my maxillofacial surgery 4 months ago, this involved shifting my lower jaw. I just had my braces taken off and now wearing a clear retainer. But when I wear the retainer my lower jaw shift slightly to the right. I dont feel any pain about it, once
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi, can I wear Invisalign instead braces before my jaw surgery. I have a slight underbite, my upper and lower jaw are in a line. I'm 18.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How can I get braces? If my front teeth are too far for braces, do I have to get correctional jaw surgery?
Is braces/dental ever covered by insurance when having jaw surgery. I have a broken jaw but can't get it fixed without braces and dental work it hurts?
Why can't someone get jaw surgery until the braces come off?
What happens if my orthodontist said I'll need jaw surgery to close my open bite, but the braces close my open bite fully do I still need jaw surgery?
To correct a cross bite. How long do braces normally stay on following reconstructive jaw surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
