Re: Going in for Consultation for Orthognathic Surgery

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I second that! My childhood dentist wanted to remove four teeth (not

wisdoms) and put me in braces, no mention of surgery. That was back

in 1974 or '75.

When I started investigating this more recently in 2000 (after being

referred to a TMJ specialist by my new family dentist), the ortho

said that removing teeth, for me anyway, was not necessary, and that

he could do the same job without extractions.

In my case, it paid off to be more cautious, especially since it

didn't seem necessary to do in my early 20s back in the mid 70s. By

the time I was in charge of my healthcare, I learned to ask more

questions. It's a trait that seems to be more and more valuable

these days.

Good luck, . I hope you find a good ortho to advise you.

> > Hello, my name is and I joined this group to know what

I

> > might be going through for my jaw surgery.

> >

> > I grew with a weak chin that progressively turned worse. I've

had

> > four premolars pulled when I was 12 and my wisdom teeth pulled

in

> > the Fall of 2004. I've worn braces and headgear, which

> straightened

> > my teeth except for a slight overlap on my front teeth.

> >

> > When I was 11, my jaw problems started. My jaw started popping

on

> > the right side and constantly seems to ache. I told the

> > Orthodontist and he said it would go away. I am 23 now. My jaw

> has

> > been popping and hurting for close to 13 years.

> >

> > I have a deep bite paired with an overbite and an underdevolped

> > lower jaw. I get constant headaches, chewing is awkward, I

> pronouce

> > my th's like v's, I breath mostly through my mouth.

> >

> > Sometimes my jaw sticks, but now it jerks sharply to the left

> > whenever I chew or speak. I'm going with the surgery because I

> feel

> > like that is my only option. Got a consultation on the 11th of

> next

> > month.