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- Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:36 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: I regret having jaw surgery 3 years ago (AMA)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6721
Re: I regret having jaw surgery 3 years ago (AMA)
I don't have much advice to offer other than it may be worth seeing a speech therapist for help with speech and mouth movement. Without full feeling, it may be difficult to regain full function but a speech therapist may be able to help. Also if you haven't gone for an opinion with another orthodont...
- Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:34 am
- Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
- Topic: The BEST flossing tip I didn't know!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13734
Re: The BEST flossing tip I didn't know!
When I first got the threaders, I didn't know how to use them, so that is how I did it. I didn't find out until a few months in that most people don't do it that way! I have also found that Reach total care floss is awesome. The material it is made of is stretchy and flexible so it doesn't get caugh...
- Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:16 am
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Got my surgery date, roll on the 19th Nov, excited & nervous
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1447
Re: Got my surgery date, roll on the 19th Nov, excited & ner
Thanks sirwired! That would be nice! To add the genioplasty would be an extra $2800 for me. That was higher that I expected to add it on. I do have some insurance coverage but I'm still paying a good chunk out of pocket with just the BSSO.
The date is quickly approaching!
The date is quickly approaching!
- Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:23 am
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Got my surgery date, roll on the 19th Nov, excited & nervous
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1447
Re: Got my surgery date, roll on the 19th Nov, excited & ner
Yes. My lower jaw is coming forward. Initially they said I may want to have a genioplasty to give a stronger chin but the surgeon now says it's a judgment call and a personal preference for appearance. My chin coming forward will already give me an improved chin. He was going to try to sketch out wh...
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 2:54 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Got my surgery date, roll on the 19th Nov, excited & nervous
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1447
Re: Got my surgery date, roll on the 19th Nov, excited & ner
I am having my surgery on the same day! BSSO and the surgeon gave me some additional time to decide if I also want a genioplasty. I'm leaning towards no. I'm with you... Excited and nervous!