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Hi ,

I think you will discover that there are many of us 40's and older getting ready

for braces and surgery. I have not encountered any negative feedback having

braces, and I am amazed at the positive feedback I receive from young people who

themselves are in or have been in braces. I have learned that my ortho has many

more senior patients, people who wish to improve their smile, and some like

myself preparing for surgery. I too was concerned about my age, but was assured

good health is all that matters.

Good luck,

Cathy

bracessuck <no_reply > wrote:

Hi

If you mean the " iatrogenic epidemic " then yeah, I'm familiar. I'd avoid places

like that chat room and get some good medical professionals that you can

trust and communicate with. Remember, no question is too stupid to ask your

docs and if they ever give you the feeling you are asking stupid questions,

leave and find someone else. You are the patient, you have the right to be

informed.

Many people of varying ages have had orthognathic work done, and I think 44

is young. :)

Good luck with your visit!

^_^

> Hello - I'm meeting with an oral surgeon today regarding jaw surgery

> for my overbite. I'm 44 years old and am about to embark on braces,

> then surgery, then braces again. I must admit that I'm quite anxious

> about it all. I've been doing a bit of research on the web and came

> across a chat room where they were talking about the risks involved,

> ie what they call iatrogeny - I think something horrible to do with

> the joints in the jaw - and there is no remedy but more surgery. Has

> anybody heard any horror stories like this. Also, anyone my age

> going through the surgery - I wonder if I'm a little old to be

> embarking on this now. How bad is the recovery, does everyone have

> to be wired? I will be asking the surgeon these questions today but

> if anyone can let me know of further questions to ask, I'd be really

> grateful.

> Thanks for your help.

>

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Hi ,

I think you will discover that there are many of us 40's and older getting ready

for braces and surgery. I have not encountered any negative feedback having

braces, and I am amazed at the positive feedback I receive from young people who

themselves are in or have been in braces. I have learned that my ortho has many

more senior patients, people who wish to improve their smile, and some like

myself preparing for surgery. I too was concerned about my age, but was assured

good health is all that matters.

Good luck,

Cathy

bracessuck <no_reply > wrote:

Hi

If you mean the " iatrogenic epidemic " then yeah, I'm familiar. I'd avoid places

like that chat room and get some good medical professionals that you can

trust and communicate with. Remember, no question is too stupid to ask your

docs and if they ever give you the feeling you are asking stupid questions,

leave and find someone else. You are the patient, you have the right to be

informed.

Many people of varying ages have had orthognathic work done, and I think 44

is young. :)

Good luck with your visit!

^_^

> Hello - I'm meeting with an oral surgeon today regarding jaw surgery

> for my overbite. I'm 44 years old and am about to embark on braces,

> then surgery, then braces again. I must admit that I'm quite anxious

> about it all. I've been doing a bit of research on the web and came

> across a chat room where they were talking about the risks involved,

> ie what they call iatrogeny - I think something horrible to do with

> the joints in the jaw - and there is no remedy but more surgery. Has

> anybody heard any horror stories like this. Also, anyone my age

> going through the surgery - I wonder if I'm a little old to be

> embarking on this now. How bad is the recovery, does everyone have

> to be wired? I will be asking the surgeon these questions today but

> if anyone can let me know of further questions to ask, I'd be really

> grateful.

> Thanks for your help.

>

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