Hello all,
I have an underbite (runs in the family Image may be NSFW.
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) and unfortunately past attempts to correct it were unsuccessful (expander, braces, etc.). At this point it looks like I have no other option but corrective jaw surgery. My orthodontist highly suggests I get it once I am determined to be done with growing. While my bite is still functional and I don't have any TMJ problems right now, this surgery would prevent long-term issues in the future. Of course, the recovery time is rather...
Orthognathic Surgery at the Academies
I have an underbite (runs in the family Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
) and unfortunately past attempts to correct it were unsuccessful (expander, braces, etc.). At this point it looks like I have no other option but corrective jaw surgery. My orthodontist highly suggests I get it once I am determined to be done with growing. While my bite is still functional and I don't have any TMJ problems right now, this surgery would prevent long-term issues in the future. Of course, the recovery time is rather...Orthognathic Surgery at the Academies
