Guest guest Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Hi Beth, I live near Tacoma. I have been to three orthodontists here locally, but have an appointment with Dr West in Seattle for the orthognathic surgery portion of it. My appointment with Dr West is April 14th. I have already had the molds made and the films taken. Do you have a dentist who could refer you to an OD locally? I am early in my process too. I was told 2 1/2 to 4 years process - depending. I have not had the pre-op braces put on until I see Dr West. I wish you luck in your searching! Fran > > Hi everyone, > > I'm so glad I found you all > > I'm 29 and live in the Seattle area. I'm considering having the > surgery but am SCARED!!!!! > > I have been told I will have braces for 2+ years with the surgery in > the middle. I have also been told I will have to have the upper and > the lower jaw adjusted, which scares me even more! > > Any advice in this early stage is helpful. > > Also, does anyone know a good orthodontist in the Seattle area? > > Thanks, > Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Hi Beth I am marginally ahead of you, having made the decision to go aheda with the surgery but waiting for an appointment with a surgeon. I'm 32 (and a half) if this helps and also looking at a two to three overall process, but this forum has been absolutely invaluable in both making the decision and getting information about the process. Yes it's scary but everyone here has been amazing and lots of people are out hthe other side, so ask away, take your time, and everyone is with you if you decide to go for it. > > Hi everyone, > > I'm so glad I found you all > > I'm 29 and live in the Seattle area. I'm considering having the > surgery but am SCARED!!!!! > > I have been told I will have braces for 2+ years with the surgery in > the middle. I have also been told I will have to have the upper and > the lower jaw adjusted, which scares me even more! > > Any advice in this early stage is helpful. > > Also, does anyone know a good orthodontist in the Seattle area? > > Thanks, > Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Hi Beth, Good luck on your journey. I don't have information on an OD, but will have surgery with Dr. West in about a year. Who is your surgeon? Diane > >Reply-To: orthognathicsurgerysupport >To: orthognathicsurgerysupport >Subject: [Orthognathic Surgery Support ] hi, new member >Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:23:17 -0000 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 I don't have a surgeon yet. I still haven't 100% decided to have the surgury. Is Dr. West really good? I have heard his name twice now. He is in Seattle? Thanks, Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Hi Beth, I live in the Seattle area, on the eastside. I just had mma surgery after having braces on for about a year. I'll need my braces on for another 6-9 mths post surgery. My ortho is Dr. Schur in Bellevue, I really like him. My surgeon is Dr. Feldman in Seattle, I really like him too. Good luck, Ed > > Hi everyone, > > I'm so glad I found you all > > I'm 29 and live in the Seattle area. I'm considering having the > surgery but am SCARED!!!!! > > I have been told I will have braces for 2+ years with the surgery in > the middle. I have also been told I will have to have the upper and > the lower jaw adjusted, which scares me even more! > > Any advice in this early stage is helpful. > > Also, does anyone know a good orthodontist in the Seattle area? > > Thanks, > Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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