Can I Have Corrective Jaw Surgery Without Orthodontic Treatment?
on September 17, 2014
Corrective jaw surgery – also called orthognathic surgery – is done to correct jaws that are misaligned or have grown unevenly, causing problems with oral function and/or appearance. It is generally a collaborative process, involving a Singapore oral and maxillofacial surgeon, an orth …
How to Evaluate a Surgeon Before Undergoing Cosmetic Jaw Surgery
on September 12, 2014
If you've decided that cosmetic jaw surgery is the best option for you in treating aesthetic and/or functional issues caused by misaligned or mismatched jaws, you'll have a lot of important decisions to make as you prepare for your procedure. Perhaps the most important of those in ter …
Why Should I Consider Cosmetic Jaw Surgery in Singapore?
on September 10, 2014
Do you have a malocclusion – such as an overbite, underbite crossbite or openbite that cannot be resolved with braces or other orthodontic treatment? Perhaps you've been told by your orthodontist or dentist that your issue stems from misaligned or mismatched jaws? If so, you've probab …
3 Things You'll Learn at a Cosmetic Jaw Surgery Consultation
on September 4, 2014
If you've been considering cosmetic jaw surgery to address aesthetic issues related to misaligned or mismatched jaws, your first concrete step in the process is a consultation appointment with a Singapore oral and maxillofacial surgeon. So what can you expect from that appointment? Yo …
5 Reasons to Move Forward with Your Cosmetic Jaw Surgery in Singapore
on September 2, 2014
Are you considering cosmetic jaw surgery in Singapore to correct aesthetic issues related to misaligned or mismatched jaws? If surgery has been recommended for you, there's no doubt that it's a big step, and the thought of taking that step can be intimidating. After all, it isn't a mi …
11 More Questions to Ask Your Surgeon About Jaw Surgery in Singapore
on August 22, 2014
In a previous post, we discussed the importance of asking lots of questions if you've been told that you need jaw surgery in Singapore, as well as some of the most important ones to ask as you decide whether surgery is right for you. If you've decided to go forward with corrective jaw …
10 Questions to Ask Your Surgeon about Jaw Surgery in Singapore
on August 20, 2014
Jaw surgery in Singapore is a serious procedure, so if it has been recommended for you, being well-informed about the process is important. So what questions should you ask your oral surgeon to be sure you know what to expect from your surgery – and, just as importantly, whether he or …
What Alternatives Are There to Jaw Surgery in Singapore?
on August 1, 2014
When an orthodontist or dentist recommends jaw surgery in Singapore to treat functional and aesthetic problems related to skeletal underbite, cross bite, open bite or any other malocclusion caused by misaligned jaws, patients commonly ask if there are other, less drastic treatment opt …
What Exactly Happens in Jaw Surgery in Singapore?
on July 30, 2014
Has your dentist or orthodontist recommended jaw surgery for you? If so, you probably have a number of questions about what to expect throughout the process. While specific questions about your case will have to be answered by your oral and maxillofacial surgeon, we can offer some gen …
Braces vs. Jaw Surgery for Underbite in Singapore
on July 15, 2014
Underbite is a condition in which the teeth do not align properly, with the bottom teeth overlapping the top ones when the mouth is closed. This condition can be caused by irregularities in the positioning of the teeth, which is called a dental underbite, or by jaws that are misaligne …