10mm overjet

[MrsDiesel]

I have been to the orthodontist in my local hospital today to discuss my horrendous teeth at the grand old age of 28!

I didn't pick up on everything that was said but I did hear that I have a 10mm overjet and severe something or other.

He has made me an appointment in feb to go back and meet with him and the maxio facial surgeon together so that they can take records and come up with a plan to fix me up.

Has anyone been through this and know what I can expect?

At what point will they discuss payment or will this ne nhs funded due to the 'severe' aspect?

My DD (now 12) was diagnosed at 9 with a 10mm overjet. All her treatment has been NHS funded because it's classed as severe.

Her treatment was a fairly ferocious brace called a binator that pulled her lower jaw forward. The idea was that her jaw would grow longer and even up the proportions. It wasn't easy treatment but it has worked brilliantly.

I don't know if this is an option for adults - they did mention that it was important that she's still growing. But there are definitely things they can do for adults too.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Thanks Outrageous I am glad your daughters treatment was a success. Is she happy with the results?

Unfortunatley I think for an adult surgery is the only option because as you say, we have stopped growing.

Do they have to break your jaw and reset it?

Ditto comment above. My dd was treated with twin block brace for 7mm overjet. This was on nhs but it may be different for minors. It was difficult but highly effective. She's now in train tracks top and bottom which are a pain to clean but no
problem othwise .

The twin blocks rely on catching the prepubertal growth spurt so I'm guessing that won't be used on adults.

Hi Mrs Diesel, your treatment will be free, as it is at the hospital. They would have informed you if it were not free.
Realistically, if the orthodontist was talking surgery, it will probably something like this.
Fixed braces for a period of time, then surgery breaking one or both jaws, a retention period. hth

From what I can gather it is breaking the bottom jaw to pull it forward.

Thanks Pullups I had hoped that was the case but I wasn't sure and didn't want to get my hopes up about it being free.

Can't believe I am finally going to get my teeth fixed!! One thing is for sure, my children will be getting any work they need done before it comes yo surgery!