Is there pain when hot or cold touches the tooth. after about 6 months of braces I had one of my upper front teeth die and had to have a root canal done. When...
Zulu: I agree with Eric in that Joe's case is not unheard of. I have been in braces for 19 months and have yet to meet with the surgeon. My OD stated that I...
Actually the tooth isn't sensitive at all, but it is slightly greyish compared to the other tooth. I think I will wait and see how noticeable it is when I get...
Hi Michelle, Could you let us know what kind of excercises you had to do? I already found a couple on the net, but the more, the better? I think I am also a...
Hello, I just had orthognathic surgery on both upper and lower jaw and had my chin done. I can barely talk and am swollen. I am starting to get depressed...
You are in the same boat as me. I had mine Oct 26., but was not wired shut. I have two small childeren (boys)(2 and 7) I have been getting a lot of help....
Zulu, This is really aggressive, why would you not believe Joe? There is nothing to indicate that he is lying and he certainly has not attempted to sell or...
Michelle, yes thank you your response does help. With my situation, i have not been told to take care of the thrusting before the surgery, however im about 3...
hello all i am Tim, 34 married male...and one week ago at this time, i was having my SARPE done. You prob all know, but for those who dont, that stands for...
Hang in there Tim, I had my SARPE 18 months ago...recovering from the surgery wasn't bad, but trying to talk and eat "around" the device was alittle maddening....
Thanks to you all for calming my nerves. I must say, I have nothing but complete confidence in Drs. O'Ryan and Poor. I guess I'm getting the pre-surgery...
Zulu can't you find better use of your time? I would suggest getting off the computer and finding a job, or organization to vouleenteer for or SOMETHING to...
"maybe true; however, i don't recall this person ever talking to a ... 1. why would anyone do that? 2.not everyone has the TIME or energy to post EVERY detail...
I was reading a post about having permanent nerve damage from SARPE. How common is this? Does everyone here who have had this done still have nerve damage? If...
Nathalie, I was just placing too far forward on the palate. My speech therpist told me to put my tongue to the roof of my mouth and create a suction and then...
I visited my OS today and he told me I am ready for surgery so my next appointment is to put surgical hooks on my braces - I'm not too sure what these are and...
When I decided to get braces my ortho told me I needed surgery. I had an appointment for the initial consult with a OS in one week. My surgery was 2 months...
Good luck with your surgery Maddie! I was also "worked on" by Doctor Poor, and I can tell you that it is a good choice. He is very good at what he does and...
Hi Holly...im gettin my surgery on Nov.11 for the upper jaw and have the surgical hooks in place....they are nothing...just a little something they put on the...
You're welcome. Let me know what you find out because the last time I tried to verify that rumor, I had no luck online. ... carry's ... heard ... jaw, ... ...
Caroleanne, I am 7 weeks post op, too and I must say that this is the worse thing I have ever been through. I was in ICU for 2 days because I was allergic to...
What a great post. I think I'll print it out and re-read it the week before surgery! What did you have done? Maddie ... on ... lower ... for ... my ... will ...
thank you for the information Connie. is the splint under your gums? where is it? if i have upper/lower/genio, will i get one for sure? thanks, alex ... ...
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i couldn't find anything. no one's heard of a singer ever doing this. i wonder if i'm the only one in the whole world. i couldn't be. if i could find just one...
My orthodonist will put hooks on the day before surgery..... they are used to attach bands and secure your jaws after surgery per my OS..... That's all they...
So I went to the OS this morning for the unveiling! I remember him months ago telling me that I was to be put under just for a few minutes to remove the wires,...
... Wow Liz - talk about creating drama. My, my such anger over a minor question of identity. Oops time to log off, its my scheduled time to think about...
