my 2 set of teeth dont align with each other..my top row is jutting out but not too obvious..so i went to the dentist my school reccommended n the dentist said that they have to do surgery (as in i have to wear braces for a few months n then do surgery to correct my jaw. they have to detach my jaw to align it back)..my parents n frens advise me not to do it but i really feel like doin it eventhough i'm freaking scared..but i'm muslim so plastic surgery is not advisable..so is this op considered plastic surgery?
2006-09-27 16:28:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
My view is that this is changing the way you look, so it might be considered plastic surgery. THEN AGAIN, since you have a functional defect, it could also be considered corrective surgery. Choose which interpretation you prefer.
2006-09-27 17:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not considered plastic surgery if you just do the braces. i have seen plenty of people with overbites who acquire the satisfaction they are looking for with just the braces. it is a bit painful because they get tightened every now and then and they can be costly but if you really feel like you will feel much better then i suggest you go for it. do not let them do any kind of surgery as that will probably be unnecessary and cost you a load of money. Go for the braces and you'll start to see results in about a month and a half. trust me you'll start to feel a lot better, and wait til they come off!
2006-09-27 23:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lily R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is an improvement to your body and health, yes u shld do it. Let;s say someone bone is grown unnaturally, do u mean he/she shldn't have a surgery to correct it? I dun wan to involve religion or race in this question. So, no matter what happened to u, if correcting it will make u healthier and happier, y not. Jus do it. It'll definetly help u in future. Be confident of who u r though.
Take Care!
2006-09-28 00:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by monokye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no my religion is kinda against it to (LDS) my mom had to have the same thing done and it might be done by a plastic surgeon just so it will look normal when your done but i would say do it you will have a gorgeous smile and feel confident smiling it didn't hurt her to much and her smile looks really good now. don't worry just do it i think you'll be glad with your decision when your a little older
2006-09-27 23:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by HoTtIe_WiTh_a_BoDy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dental Surgeory.
2006-09-27 23:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Answerer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its not plastic surgery, simply dental treatment. This is not against your religion!!
2006-09-28 04:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by Catherine C 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like it is cosmetic and not medically necessary.
2006-09-27 23:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋