Metal Mouth Message Board

I hope this makes you feel better. My surgery is almost 2 years old and yes, my lips felt numbed and stiff for a looooonnnngggg time. Actually there's some areas in my upper jaw that still feels weird. In terms of swelling, lets see..... I was off of work for almost 3 months and there was some swell...

In my experience, the surgeon sent a letter directly to Blue Cross. He said the best way to avoid a denial is to explain the purpose of the surgery and make it clear it's only for medical conditions associated with the open bite. I had no issues, they paid on time, and actually they send a confirmat...

My ortho said I will probably benefit from this to close my open bite. I was told it is almost pain free and I should have no problems or complications. Anybody had this done? If so, how was your experience? Share with me so I can form a picture of what to expect. Thanks in advance.

Yes I did and even with the retainer my teeth moved back. Like I said, the open bite is not as bad but it's there and I am not happy with the results. I went to see my oral surgeon and he said my surgery is ok, I thought it was relapse but he said I don't need any more surgery, just more ortho adjus...

Hi, I am a 45y/o with an open bite who finished treatment (braces and surgery) with perfect picture results, however, after 3 months off of braces my teeth are getting apart. (not as bad as before) and my ortho is suggesting now the use of, either ortho screws (TADS) and eventually braces again if t...