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katsface wrote:
Your nasolaibial angle looks like it's obtuse.

What does that mean... When it comes to orthodontics, I only know a bit about malocclusions and facial issues from the front...don't know much about the profile terminology.

Thank you for the replies, and for your compliments. I don't have a before picture right now (might be able to find one), but my profile wasn't too terribly different before surgery, but of course it was pretty far from the ideal...guess I just didn't think it was a big deal. It didn't look all that...

I had a Lefort I along with with lower jaw advancement last year. I feel pretty happy with the results in terms of my bite, but aesthetically, I'm still wondering about it. I am grateful that I was able to have my bite corrected, but for some reason it still seems that my lower jaw is too far back.I...

Sorry to bump this thread, but in case you considered it at all again...No, I definitely don't think you need surgery at all. I think you look awesome! I definitely had a mild version of the long face problem before my surgery, but it's almost all taken away now. but you definitely don't have a long...

Just thought I'd add my name to the list of people who had surgery this month. My surgery happened on December 12, so I am 3 days post op. I can barely open my mouth, so the rubber bands are pretty much constantly clenching my teeth together. Very uncomfortable. Hoping to be able to open soon. I had...

Hello all, I've been through orthodontics once as a teenager, and recently my bite has opened up a bit. Therefore, I've decided to pursue treatment for a second time, but I'm still not decided on jaw surgery for my case. I have a recessive chin that just looks too far back to me. I'm stressin about ...

For my wisdom teeth extractions I was put to sleep, but I was awake for my two extractions for braces... I don't remember feeling much pain from the needles even. But the worst part was the sound the teeth make when they pull them out! It was like a loud *crunch* I would rather not have had two perf...

From what I understand, the foods that become a problem in this area is anything with seeds. When I got my two dental implants, I got a sesame seed stuck up there...no clue how. But they had to cut it open and remove it. It gets this weird fluid in it, but I don't know if I'd call it an infection. I...

I'm set to start orthodontics for the second time in a few weeks. I will be wearing an orthodontic splint for a few months first, and then the braces will go on. I'm 25.

My first treatment started at age 15.

[quote="hypocrite opportunist"]I am feeling very self-conscious lately....saw photos of myself taken this weekend, after having my braces a little over three months, and my smile looks...terrible! I couldn't believe it- it looked so much better before I had braces on. I've read on here tha...

I'm about to go through braces for a 2nd time. This time I won't be getting teeth pulled, to my knowledge anyway. But the first time I had two maxillary first premolars removed. I didn't see facial changes, except I now have a fairly narrow facial structure. But the anterior open bite I've developed...

1. Where are you located? (Denver, Colorado)
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $5,800
3. What kind of braces do you have? Getting metal braces soon.
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 32 months.

Hi, I'm a 24 (soon-to-be-25) year old guy, and I'm thinking about going through orthodontics for a second time. My bite has opened up in the last few years, and now I'm concerned not only about the function of my teeth, but what I think is a worsened facial profile. I have a recessive chin... It's b...