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Underbites and overbites: When a misaligned jaw affects more than your smile
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Ms Chloe Goh (centre), who had a misaligned jaw, underwent surgery to correct it. She is seen here with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s oral and maxillofacial surgeon Sha Yang (right), who operated on her, and orthodontist Cindy Ho.
PHOTO: KHOO TECK PUAT HOSPITAL
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- The misalignment of Ms Chloe Goh’s jaw caused pain, clicking and difficulty chewing, leading her to undergo corrective surgery.
- Dr Sha Yang at KTPH performed a five-hour surgery to reposition Ms Goh's asymmetrical jaw, using plates and screws, improving her chewing and alleviating severe discomfort.
- Corrective jaw surgery, often addressing underbites or overbites, is crucial for functionality and self-confidence, with KTPH discharging patients within 24 hours post-surgery.
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SINGAPORE – When Ms Chloe Goh first put on braces in 2016, her dentist was fixing what she called her “Bugs Bunny tooth” – a single tooth that stuck out in front.
“All felt fine until the left side of my jaw started to significantly shift in 2017 to 2018. But he said it was part of the process, so we continued,” recalls Ms Goh, who is now 25.
