Guest guest Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Hi, I am 50 years old and went to an oral surgeon regarding my jaw, the referred pain I get. My top and lower teeth hit edge to edge. I have no overbite and have been this way since I can remember. I wore braces as a child, my teeth are straight. I have a strong jaw and do not like my profile. He recommended this surgery, but first told me I have to wear braces for months before the surgery and also after the surgery. He told I would have my jaw broken and it would either be wired shut for 6 weeks or I could not have it wired it shut. He did tell me I would stand a greater chance of having numbess and tingling in my lip area if I did not have it wired shut. This is such an invasive procedure. I am scared shitless. Is it worth all the pain for the unknown. My jaw would be softer but their are no guarantees that my clenching of the teeth and the pain in the joint areas would be relieved. How painful is this surgery, the recovery period, how much time do you really off of work. Has anyone had the surgery without their jaws being wired shut. Have you had any permanent side effects from this type of surgery either not wired or wired. Why should I choose being wired together. Please give me your feedback all the gory details and pain please. Please don't sugar coat it. Is it really worth it. I live in NYC and would like a second opinion. Please New Yorkers give me another referral to see. I saw Dr. Sacks in Long Island. Ever hear of him and his work. Thank you everyone for any help you can give me. All of you are so brave to go through this surgery. I applaud you. Please provide me with more things to read regarding this type of surgery. Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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