Hopefully I won’t out myself.
Dd is 16 and was referred to orthodontist about a year ago, we went to a clinic who barely looked at her and got offered private treatment or a referral to the hospital as dd’s teeth are quite bad. We took the referral and went in today for what I expected to be preparation to have braces fitted.
Dd has a 12mm overbite and her bottom jaw is significantly smaller than her top jaw. We were told that it would be hard to sort dd’s teeth out as there isn’t enough room in her lower jaw. We were then told she would need surgery involving her jaw being broken and moved forward using pins/plates. We have been referred to a bigger hospital. I was a bit shocked but since being home I have googled and I’m worried sick about the surgery as the recovery time is pretty long. Dd is taking GCSE’s in a few weeks and although surgery probably wouldn’t happen for another year she will be half way through A levels and would possibly need 6 weeks recovery time which could effect her studies. Dd also has ASD and will not cope well with the whole thing, today was bad enough having xrays and moulds taken of her teeth (there were tears, gagging and shaking). She will also need wisdom teeth removing before surgery.
I’m now wondering if I should get a 2nd opinion? If I should allow for Dd to go through surgery? Or if there are other options (even just improving her overbite by 50%)?
The surgery looks pretty awful for what seems to be a small problem. She does have issues with earning, can take ages to eat something small but not issues with breathing or jaw pain. Her teeth are pretty healthy other than her not brushing hard enough.
Any advice?
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Any dentists or orthodontists here? Need advice?
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Lovemusic33 · 15/01/2020 16:58
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