Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi. I rarely bump posts but here I do, for reasons I won't bore you with right now. Google returns hundreds of hits, but only in reference to plate removal surgery, not to information about the surgery itself. Given the statistics on plate removal, I'm surprised that nobody has responded to this thr...

Hi. Take a look at this: http://www.truaxcorrectors.com/ I conducted a conference call with both orthodontists from this clinic during summer 2005, and I subsequently spent dozens of hours researching the remarkable claims they are making. Try doing a web search for this technique, however, and you ...

Hi. I'm sorry that things are off to a rough start. The vast majority of these surgeries work out fine in the end, but since this is your jaw and not your car's transmission, your surgeon is available to discuss this, December 24th or not. For your peace of mind, make the call. I'm sure many other p...

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Hi. I've quietly assumed, and seen confirmed in a few articles, that improved appearance is a (often unspoken or understated) primary reason for orthognathic surgery (e.g., Kayak, 1981). I've noticed that most people on this board first point to functional reasons for the surgery - enamel wear, TMJ,...

Hi. The ortho checked my bite, took an xray, squinted at it, and said, "All good, see you in one month". I asked him if he was going to make his debanding target of June 07. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "Could be", which I think means that he expects to but that he doesn't...

Hi. Lilliers, it's a good feeling to know you have a great doctor! I don't suppose Dr. M does your teeth? (Btw, the 21st is a Thursday.) The swelling is going down faster than I expected. A bit of good luck in that department gets me out on the street within another week. My first MLD appointment sh...

Hi. On Friday December 15 I had Mandibular Advancement with BSSO at 2:40 p.m. I am a 42 year old male. Short Version : My surgeon has serious skills. Zero sensory impact and speech perfectly intact as I write this at 11:00 a.m. the next day. I have no pain. Swelling is massive. I feel excellent. Lon...

Hi. My surgery will happen this Friday morning (lower advancement using BSSO). Now that my arches are lined up, my overjet is about 10mm. Most of my students heard for the first time today that I'll be having this procedure. During class today, two students with braces mentioned that they are lined ...

Hi. What on Earth is going on here? The orthodontist works for you! Perhaps I have a bad attitude, but my reply would be, (whether or not I noticed the clause in the contract), "Listen; I'll have my teeth cleaned when I want and where I want. Now let's get on with it". I'm reminded of that...

Hi. After some research, the MLD practitioner has scheduled me for appointments Monday through Thursday of the week preceeding surgery, which is on Friday, December 15. This is followed by four consecutive daily appointments beginning 48 hours after the surgery. She is already overwhelmed with breas...

Hi. I spoke with the Massage Theapist (with Vodder MLD training within the last two years) who lives in this little town. In a different thread I referred to her as an 'expert', which was an overstatement. She was not familiar with MLD before surgery, but she said that it made sense, and that she wo...

Hi. Thank you for your kind words. During my learning-curve about the type of cancer that was potentially involved, I stumbled over some pictures of people who had untreatable cases, and my blood ran cold. Walking out of that office on Tuesday, even the grime, stench, rudeness, and crime of Vancouve...

Hi. I've been keeping something quiet since the beginning. During my initial visit to the orthodontist for records (late May 05), they did the usual Panarex. The orthodontist ordered another to be taken. Later, in the reception area, he said, "I need you to go see Dr. ******** ". My ortho ...

Hi. I feel well informed about what is going to happen to me. Emotionally I am looking past the operation toward a peaceful, nutrient-rich, and disciplined recovery as well as a good bite (finally), new face (why not?), and ultimately no braces (with limited to moderate nostalgia). Funny that I shou...