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Would A 13 Year Old Need Surgery For The Teeth?

my graddaughter has been told by Shriners.She needs to have surgery.She has had two different braces.With no good results.She is on 11yrs. old fully developed.Looks like she is 13.I am worried for her.At this age. I wonder if she should get a second opinion.
Thu, 31 Jul 2014
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Hello and thanks for consulting HCM.

i have gone through your query and understand your concern.

if she has a tooth problem what is said to be a malocclusion that can be treated with orthodontic braces.
but as you said that two times the braces are not working then i presume that the doctor is talking about orthognathic surgery.

this surgery is done when there is no chance of correcting the teeth positioning by braces.

i would advice you to take a second opinion or you can upload the pics (x rays, OPG) here so that i can have a better idea.

Hope this answers your query.

Regards
Dr. Shesh
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Would A 13 Year Old Need Surgery For The Teeth?

Hello and thanks for consulting HCM. i have gone through your query and understand your concern. if she has a tooth problem what is said to be a malocclusion that can be treated with orthodontic braces. but as you said that two times the braces are not working then i presume that the doctor is talking about orthognathic surgery. this surgery is done when there is no chance of correcting the teeth positioning by braces. i would advice you to take a second opinion or you can upload the pics (x rays, OPG) here so that i can have a better idea. Hope this answers your query. Regards Dr. Shesh