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... area of surgeons who might do it, so I will be venturing there to consult them. I have no idea if they will do it or what their fees are. Dr. Arnett in Santa Barbara does beautiful work, and both my probable future orthod and the OS rave about him. But, my OS says that Arnett's fees are $15,000 ...

... how much of a risk there actually is. I don't think the docs know either with current science. But this is another reason why I was considering Dr Arnett because this is something he appears to be well versed in from my reading. Anyone have info to add on this topic, I'd be very interested.

... offer some input about Dr. Stephen Rimer in Boca Raton and/or Dr Franklin Dolwick Gainsville. We are also considering traveling to see Dr William Arnett in Santa Barbara CA. I would be grateful for your advice. Please feel free to PM if you would like. Thanks!!!

Brendan, Dr. Arnett is one of the top Orthagnathic Surgeons in the country. I am frankly surprised that he would consider operating on a perfect bite. Have you actually seen him yet? As the saying goes, "if it aint broke, don't ...

... definitely be reconsidering. I am going to do the consultation [$500] just so i have a better idea of everything. The Dr. is Dr. Gunson and Dr. Arnett, renowned Orthognathic surgeons. I have heard from many sources they are considered in the top 3 if not the best for MaxilloFacial surgery in ...

If it's the Dr. Arnett I think it is, he is very well respected in the orthodontic community, and you can be assured that you are in good hands.

I don't have any personal experience with Dr. Arnett, but I can point you to a blog that may help. Kelsie had surgery with Dr. Arnett last year so that may be able to help you out a bit. Good luck and welcome to AW.

http://orthognathicsx.blogspot.com/

... and cause pain and discomfort in my bite and TMJ's. I am planning of having surgery sometime this year to correct the canted asymmetry by Dr. Arnett in Santa Barbara, CA. I hear he is one of the best in the business along with Dr. Wolford in Austin, TX. If anyone has had surgery to fix an ...

... and cause pain and discomfort in my bite and TMJ's. I am planning of having surgery sometime this year to correct the canted asymmetry by Dr. Arnett in Santa Barbara, CA. I hear he is one of the best in the business along with Dr. Wolford in Austin, TX. If anyone has had surgery to fix an ...

Dr. Wolford and Dr. Arnett (in CA) are two of the top guys in the field. This is not to say that they are the only two great ones out there - there are many many great doctors. These guys though are the leaders in the field in the USA. ...

Delag, Thanks for letting me know that Kelsie went to Dr. Arnett. I would like to contact her with some questions. Do you know how I can reach her? Her blog seems to have a yahoo contact, but when I click on it, I get a this page is not available message. ...

kelsie went to Dr. Arnett. I dont remember if she posted here, but her blog site is:
http://orthognathicsx.blogspot.com/

Thanks for your replies. Do you have any advice as to how to pick the best surgeon? I have heard that Dr. William Arnett is the best in the country, but I haven't talked to anyone that has actually had surgery by him or knows anyone that has had surgery by him.

... with these doctors, but as I am outside of the USA two have been recomended to me in case I decide to have my surgery stateside. One was Dr. Arnett in Santa Barbara, and the other is Dr Larry Wolford in Dallas. I have also heard of Dr. Li, but only through online blogs. My OMS here (whom ...

Can anyone recommend an excellent Orthognathic surgeon in the US. Has anyone heard of Dr. William Arnett in Santa Barbara?