Re: Going in for Consultation for Orthognathic Surgery

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In my case I had to loose those teeth. I only have enough room in my

mouth for twenty-four teeth. I have my mother's mouth size and my

father's teeth. After the extractions the Orthodontist sold his

practice to this other Orthodontist. And the new guy was the one

who said the jaw popping would go away. I was in extreme pain at

the time. I couldn't even speak and the right side which still pops

everytime my jaw mouths even a hair was all puffy. And my wisdom

teeth were impacted and impossible to clean so they had to come

out. I finally said enough and asked for the surgery my parents

said I could have after my jaw locked one morning.

> > > 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.