u/EastRevolutionary296

Planning jaw surgery and my ortho is pushing MARPE first for upper expansion. I’m trying to decide if it’s actually worth the extra time, cost, and hassle or if I should just go straight to surgery.

If you’ve done MARPE before surgery, did it noticeably improve your outcome (bite, breathing, stability, aesthetics)? Or do you regret doing it / feel like it wasn’t necessary?

Also curious if anyone skipped MARPE and had no issues.

Looking for honest experiences, not sales pitches.

Hey everyone, I’m 16 and I’ve realized my posture is really bad. I slouch a lot, my shoulders round forward, and my head sticks out, mostly from being on my phone and laptop all day and just having bad habits in general; I’ve also started noticing some facial asymmetry (like one side looking different or my jaw feeling uneven) and I’m wondering if it could be related to my posture or daily habits, so I want to seriously fix this long-term but there’s so much conflicting advice online about things like exercises, stretching, gym, or even stuff like mewing that I don’t know what actually works, so I’d really appreciate any advice on where to start, what habits matter most, and whether posture can actually affect facial symmetry at my age, I’m willing to stay consistent, I just need some clear direction, thanks.

Hi all,

I’m trying to get a realistic idea of NHS waiting times for a deviated septum. Let’s say you go to your GP at the start of the year, get referred to ENT, and are considered suitable for surgery (septoplasty).

Roughly how long would it take from that initial GP appointment to actually having the surgery? I know it varies by area, but I’d really appreciate hearing real experiences or typical timelines (referral → first ENT appointment → surgery).

I need to know about a good. UK orthodontist to evaluate me and figure out if i need marpe / surgery. Please only give me good recommendations

What is the ideal age to get surgery?

I’m 16, born and raised in the UK, and I currently hold a Polish passport, with British one expected soon. I’ll be starting my A-levels soon, studying Maths, Business, and Economics, and I’m planning to go to university in the UK after that. I really want to leave the UK and move to the USA. I know I’m still young, but I want to start planning early so I don’t waste time later on.

Right now, my plan is to finish my education in the UK, including university, then get a job here with a company that has offices in the US and eventually try to transfer internally. From what I understand, that’s one of the more realistic paths, even though it can take years and isn’t guaranteed. I’m prepared for that and willing to be patient if it gives me a genuine chance.

I’m mainly posting to get other people’s opinions on whether this is a solid plan or if there are better routes I should be considering at my age. I’d also appreciate any advice on what kind of degree, career paths, or companies would give me the best chances of making this happen

Hi, I’m 16 and have recently had four teeth extracted as part of orthodontic treatment. Since then, my upper jaw is quite narrow, so I’ve been looking into options to widen it.

I was wondering how likely it is to be offered a palate expander or MARPE through NHS orthodontic treatment at my age. If that’s not something the NHS usually provides, does anyone know where in the UK I could get this done privately?

Also, what’s the typical cost range for something like MARPE or a palate expander in the UK?

Any advice or experiences would be really helpful, thanks!

Hi, I’m 16 and had 4 teeth extracted, and now my upper jaw is quite narrow so I’m wondering what the chances are of getting a palate expander or MARPE through NHS orthodontic treatment; if it’s unlikely, where in the UK could I get this done privately and what’s the usual cost range?

I’m 16, born and raised in the UK, and I currently hold a Polish passport, with British one expected soon. I’ll be starting my A-levels soon, studying Maths, Business, and Economics, and I’m planning to go to university in the UK after that. I really want to leave the UK and move to the USA. I know I’m still young, but I want to start planning early so I don’t waste time later on.

Right now, my plan is to finish my education in the UK, including university, then get a job here with a company that has offices in the US and eventually try to transfer internally. From what I understand, that’s one of the more realistic paths, even though it can take years and isn’t guaranteed. I’m prepared for that and willing to be patient if it gives me a genuine chance.

I’m mainly posting to get other people’s opinions on whether this is a solid plan or if there are better routes I should be considering at my age. I’d also appreciate any advice on what kind of degree, career paths, or companies would give me the best chances of making this happen.

Hi everyone, I’m 16 and from the UK, and I’ve been looking into moving to the U.S. in the future. I was wondering how much of a difference a specific administration like the one under Trump actually makes when it comes to moving. For those who moved before that time, did it feel easier or more straightforward compared to now, or are the core processes mostly the same regardless of who’s in charge? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences.