I'm 15 and my lower jaw is overgrown on one side. It doesn't affect chewing or cause sleep apnea but I'm really self-conscious about how it looks. I'm pretty small for my age at 4'10 and haven't grown in about a year. Since braces aren't an option, should I wait until I'm 18 for corrective surgery or is it okay to do it now?

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Are there any other treatment options for horizontal impacted teeth besides extraction I really want to avoid surgery and the pain or infections that might come after it Can you suggest what else can be done

Patient is advised for dentist opinion.

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What tests do I need to get done before having my teeth pulled for implant surgery? I'm a bit nervous about the process and want to make sure everything's covered before we start. Are there specific blood tests or scans required to check if I'm a good candidate for implants?

CBC, blood sugar, clotting profile, and a dental CBCT scan are usually required before implant surgery.

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I have a short face and want to increase my midface length how much can double jaw surgery or Lefort surgery actually help with that? Are there limits to how much they can lengthen it, and what factors affect the results?

Double jaw or LeFort surgery can lengthen the midface slightly (4‚Äì6 mm typically), but results depend on bone anatomy, soft tissue tension, and surgeon expertise.

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