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Yes, I've had this on the NHS The Orthognathic surgeon (a surgeon trained in surgery of the head and face) said I needed a Bi-max. The Orthodontist (a dentist who moves teeth about for a living) said there is nothing wrong. The result: No treatment, orthodontist trumps surgeon. Go figure It's a bit ...

Hi Helen I'm in the Wakefield/Leeds area, where are you? My first assessment was done at Wakefield, I then asked for a second opinion at Leeds. Ironically the Leeds based orthodontist siding with the Wakefield based orthodontist and failing to acknowledge my problems as significant or justifiable fo...

Hi all I've been rejected by my local NHS trust for orthognathic surgery. I'm really deflated, especially after the max-fax consultant stated I needed a bi-max but he was overruled by the orthodontist. Ironically the ortho said I could have a chin implant privately which kind of contradicts being re...

Only do what you are happy with

You have to live with the treatment and the results

Can you get SARPE privately in the UK?

Yorkslad

Hi all I've had a really negative experience with my local NHS. I'm class 2, retruded jaw and have had camouflage treatment as a child leaving me with poor facial aesthetics. Keeping it short and sweet, max-fax consultant said I needed a bi-max but the ortho consultant overruled him and discharged m...

Keep the faith Helen

Yorkslad

Is it worth it?

With a long life ahead of you (hopefully), hell yes!

I'd give anything to be approved for NHS treatment to improve my Class 2 appearance.

Yorkslad

You are similar to me, but my fantastic NHS trust is refusing treatment.

Good luck

Yorkslad

Hi Thomas

Was this in Yorkshire by any chance?

Yorkslad