Guest guest Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Please help with my decision---I have a 5mm open bite. Had braces for 4 years as a teenager now I am 51 years old and only my very back teeth touch and cannot bite thru anything. I also clench and grind my teeth at night which in turn creates a migraine several times a week. I was told by my orthodontist that I am not a canidate for braces because he is afraid if he where to move my teeth I might lose them from bone loss? I have waited 6 months for an appointment with Kaiser in Oakland, CA with Dr. O'. I just got the letter today they can see me next Friday. Now I am thinking of cancelling?! At my age the surgery scares the cra-- out of me! If I cannot have braces what can be done? Reading over the many postings of other members that have gone thru this it seems to me you need the braces on for awhile before the surgery. Now what do I do?? This all started with a root canal and crown that I have been complaining about for 5 years. The crown feels too large and is alot longer than my natural tooth and has really thrown my bite out worse on the right side. What to do??? Soooo confused. The last dentist I went to wanted to replace nine of my back teeth with porceline (?) crowns but I would still be left with the open bite in front. Plus she wanted 12K to do this--. Does anyone know a good dentist and ortho in North Bay area, CA??? At my age I really don't want the surgery! I am willing to have braces again, but can't seem to get anywhere with that either. HELP!! Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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