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New. From UK, want answers atm regrading NHS orthodontics and surgery

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  • Started 4 months ago by aries1991
  • Latest reply from RachelM
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  1. RachelM
    Member

    http://www.jawsurgeryblog.com/forums/topic/the-first-time-pics
    yes, I'm very happy with my results! you can see photos in the link

    Posted 4 months ago #

  2. Lianna
    Member

    Thank you looks very similar to what I need. Just wish it wasn't so blooming long and hard work xxx

    Surgery hopefully (kinda) in the summer. Scared, excited - wish I could fast forward 24 months but then life is for living so I plan on making the most of it!!
    Posted 3 months ago #

  3. RachelM
    Member

    if it was easy it wouldn't be nearly as satisfying when it's all done!

    Posted 3 months ago #

  4. aries1991
    Member

    hi all, sorry for the late reply and thanks for your replies. I have an appointment at the dental hospital on the 26th, i think from then on i'll know if i need surgery or just braces. does anyone know the criteria i have to meet to get it paid for under the nhs as im a student and really wont be able to afford right now if i have to pay :(...wish me luck x

    Posted 2 months ago #

  5. aries1991
    Member

    hey donna where in the uk did you get it done? Rachel you look stunning in your pic :) x

    Posted 2 months ago #

  6. RachelM
    Member

    Thanks aries. The criteria for surgery is based on the measurements they take, any psychological issues related to your jaw problems and also whether they belive you'll go through with all of the treatment (some people wimp out when it comes to the point they need the sugery after months of braces!) but I've no idea what they actually are.
    All the best with your appointment, I hope you get the answers you want

    Posted 2 months ago #

  7. RachelM
    Member

    http://www.jawsurgeryblog.com/forums/topic/underbite-pre-and-post-op-9-months-post-op-pics

    Here's a few more up to date pics!

    Posted 2 months ago #

  8. Donnataylor
    Member

    I had my surgery in Exeter. I think our waiting lists are shorter than other larger cities (from comparing others on here).
    My overbite was 11mm but I don't know what the minimum criteria is. I know of one person on here who's overbite was 3mm and he was covered by NHS.

    Good luck x

    Bsso for overbite on 21st December. Lower advanced 8mm upper impacted by 3mm and moved forward 2mm.
    Posted 2 months ago #

  9. HANKYPANKY
    Member

    ^^^ if overbite was only 3mm he mus thave had severely bad teeth... or how else did he get accepted

    Posted 2 months ago #

  10. sarah94
    Member

    hey, my underbite is 3mm and i got accepted on nhs although that could just be because im under 18. i had my first appointment in may last year and am due to get braces this june.

    Posted 2 months ago #

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