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Types of Underbite Correction Treatment 0

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As we all know, achieving and maintaining a mouth full of perfectly aligned teeth is a worthy goal as well as a great indicator of your general health. But if you have an orthodontic issue causing your lower teeth to stick out, you may be experiencing what is known as an underbite. The good news? There are plenty of treatment options for your underbite.

What Happens When You Have An Underbite? 0

Underbite | Jaw Surgery | Manchester Orthodontics

No matter how well you take care of your teeth, there are certain dental problems that are caused by genetics and there is nothing you can do to prevent them. An underbite is one of those issues. However, just because you cannot prevent an underbite does not mean that you need to live with it for the rest of your life or let your lifestyle suffer as a result.

How long does it take to recover from Jaw Surgery? 0

Orthognathic Surgery Recovery | Manchester Orthodontics
Immediately After Surgery

It's common after orthodontic treatment and surgery for patients to feel discomfort, although the level will vary from patient to patient. When you go home, it is important that a friend or relative spends the first night with you. Remember to take any advised or prescribed medications. You will be able to shower on the second day after jaw surgery, but you must avoid hot, prolonged showers which may cause bleeding in the upper jaw if surgery is performed there

Do I have to Wear Invisalign at Night? 0

Invisalign | Wearing Invisalign at Night | Manchester Orthodontics

Before we begin, we want to talk about what exactly Invisalign is.

So Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that uses clear aligners, or clear plastic trays, to adjust teeth position and sometimes minor jaw discrepancies.

Do I need to wear my Invisalign while I sleep?

The answer to this question is yes. 

How to Prepare for Jaw Surgery 0

Jaw Surgery | Manchester Orthodontics

When you have a complex bite such as an overbite, underbite or open bite that can’t be fixed with braces alone you may be recommended to have jaw surgeryWhen you have a malocclusion, your top and bottom teeth may not meet in the middle when you bite together. This can cause biting and chewing to be painful. However, more often than not the main reason people choose this type of surgery is that they want to boost their confidence. In this blog, we discuss what you will need to do to prepare for jaw surgery. 

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