Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I am so glad to have found this board!! I have an overbite and TMJ. I have saw two orthodontists so far, one saying I will probably need surgery and one saying an jaw repositioning appliance or splint will bring the lower jaw forward. I have no idea which to do, I am scared to death of surgery but yet scared that the splint will not be as effective. I would love to hear from anyone who has experience with this. I appreciate your help!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 How long would it take for the repostioning appliance and splint? would you be willing to attempt it to see if it works before considering surgery? If I had a non-invasive alternative I would jump at it before dealing with surgery, but that is me. Would this be feasible finacially? Quite a few questions came to mym ind when I read your post, I think you may have a lot of research ahead of you, and a third oppinion is probably in order. Marsha > I am so glad to have found this board!! > I have an overbite and TMJ. I have saw two orthodontists so far, one > saying I will probably need surgery and one saying an jaw repositioning > appliance or splint will bring the lower jaw forward. > I have no idea which to do, I am scared to death of surgery but yet scared > that the splint will not be as effective. I would love to hear from anyone > who has experience with this. > > I appreciate your help!! > Thanks! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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