Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 " It's always best when you can keep your own teeth. " Do I ever agree with that one! That's exactly what this whole process did for me. I was amazed recently when a doctor friend who's been having TMJ trouble told me that three teeth had shifted, causing the malocclusion and pain. The plan this friend has chosen is to have the teeth removed, and implants installed! I begged that my friend at least talk with my orthodontist. I reported that the braces, nor even the surgery, are as difficult as one imagines. I offered to accompany my friend. I explained that yes, there can be pain, but it's not really bad, and is much better than the constant ache of a jaw. I don't think I made a dent. <:~<. And this is a sane, sensible, incredibly able physician. Sigh. Cammie > > , > Thanks for the words of encourgement. I have tried to stay really > postive the whole time and think that had helped a lot. Well, with > your teeth I hope your second opinion is the one that happens for > you. It's always best when you can keep your own teeth. I notice > where i had my bone graft the tooth isn't as wiggley. I consider > this a good sign and can'nt wait for the five months to get here and > find out if the bone graft took. Good luck with the gum graft. I > know you will do fine. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 " It's always best when you can keep your own teeth. " Do I ever agree with that one! That's exactly what this whole process did for me. I was amazed recently when a doctor friend who's been having TMJ trouble told me that three teeth had shifted, causing the malocclusion and pain. The plan this friend has chosen is to have the teeth removed, and implants installed! I begged that my friend at least talk with my orthodontist. I reported that the braces, nor even the surgery, are as difficult as one imagines. I offered to accompany my friend. I explained that yes, there can be pain, but it's not really bad, and is much better than the constant ache of a jaw. I don't think I made a dent. <:~<. And this is a sane, sensible, incredibly able physician. Sigh. Cammie > > , > Thanks for the words of encourgement. I have tried to stay really > postive the whole time and think that had helped a lot. Well, with > your teeth I hope your second opinion is the one that happens for > you. It's always best when you can keep your own teeth. I notice > where i had my bone graft the tooth isn't as wiggley. I consider > this a good sign and can'nt wait for the five months to get here and > find out if the bone graft took. Good luck with the gum graft. I > know you will do fine. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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