This page will simply report the medical reasons for my jaw surgery and not focus on the personal reasons. To read a little more on the personal reasons for this surgery, click here to go back to my first ever blog post.
My surgeries will fix the following problems:
- Overbite - my overbite is 13mm which is quite large. It basically means that my upper jaw sits in front of my lower jaw.
- Overjet - my front teeth protrude at an angle and while this is not hugely noticeable from the front, is definitely prominent from a side view.
- Narrow upper jaw - my upper jaw is extremely narrow and when I smile there are large gaps down the side of my jaw.
- Weak chin and side profile - I have always hated my side profile due to these features. These surgeries will make my features more natural.
- Gummy smile - when I smile a huge amount of gum line is shown above my upper teeth.
This will be achieved by a rather extensive treatment plan as follows:
- SARME (Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion) otherwise known as jaw widening to fix my narrow upper jaw.
- Orthodontic treatment (braces) for approximately 18 months to straighten and align my teeth and close the gap resulting from my jaw widening. The braces will also correct my overjet.
- Double jaw surgery and genioplasty to correct my overbite, weak chin and gummy smile.
- My braces will then stay on for a further 6-9 months.
- Dental work - which will involve a permanent implant for one of my lower teeth and a crown on a damaged tooth.
You can read more about these procedures and my progress on my blog posts. Alternatively, if you have any questions please feel free to ask below.
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