Re: Don't Need Jaw Surgery After All

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My case is very similar to yours. I had one ortho tell me that he recommended

the surgery(lower advancement) and several other opinions that did not agree. I

however elected to go with the surgery. I would have not had the surgery knowing

what I know now. I think if you don't really need the surgery then It is

probably better not to have it. So far I am pleased with the out come of my

surgery at just 3 weeks but all the stress leading up to it and all that is

involved is a bit much. I was just thinking today that I have been in braces for

over 2.5 years and spent at least 6 months before that deciding just on the

braces and which orthodontist to go with. Still have a long way to go. Had I not

elected to do with surgery I would have been finished about 8 months ago with

everything. I guess you could say I was on a mission once I started and would

have not been satisfied not doing it. However, now even though I am doing ok, I

would have just done braces and been done with it. Good

decision for you. Good luck

Sharon Hansen wrote:

I just joined this group a few weeks ago after an orthodontist told

me I needed lower jaw advancement in addition to orthodontia. I've

had several more orthodontic consults since then and none of the

other orthos agree with him. They have all said that my issues can

be resolved with orthodontia alone and no surgery, and they all said

that given the slight improvement surgery would make compared to the

risks, they would not recommend it in my case. So I'm not going

forward with surgery, just straightening. I'm very relieved.

I just wanted to say that even though I'm now not going to be " one of

you " , I really appreciated the information I got here and the

kindness and support of the group members here. You guys are all

great and I wish you wonderful success with your surgeries. God

bless.

Sharon

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