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Extraction orthodontics in my teens eventually lead to obstructive sleep apnea in midlife. They should have done something different way back when; expanders, appliances, even surgery. The last 3 years have been a PITA fixing things that were primarily caused because of extractions and headgear. If...

Hello, I am currently in braces (just had them put on last week). My Ortho wants me to eventually extract 4 teeth. I have told her I would like to wait and think about it, so she agreed. She told me if I choose not to extract, that my gums could tear due to crowding. Would you recommend not having ...

With regards to the therapist say "yeah but you aren't me, so what you think about your own face is irrelevant and I don't find it helpful". Mention your throughts about you making the mistake and end with "So can we talk about strategies where I can come to terms with my face or wor...

Thanks for the replies and support, all. Amanygh - I've been thinking about getting an opinion from an orthodontist (I've only ever heard dentists' opinions) to see if there's anything that can be done, but I'm terrified of making it worse. Also, I hated every second of braces so I wouldn't want to...

Im seeing alot of orthodonists say that the palate wont be expanded at that point but rather ur teeth are tipped. I want to reverse my bicupid extractions but I have to consider how enough space will be created. I don''t want to lose my gums and deal with other issues the second time around. Its sad...

No one wanted to do a reversal for me either. How many orthodontists have you seen so far? Many doctors didn't even want to put me in braces or recommend me for jaw surgery. I honestly think they're very uneducated or have not had recent training. Luckily, I found a doctor who understood me. I thin...

First appointment was a no. Has anyone who had bicuspid reversal experienced alot of no's. Annoyed but willing to go through more consultations if there is atleast the chance ill find someone willing. I feel like they rest will say the same thing to me and its stressing me. Anyone know any orthos in...

I have a consultation with an orthodonist tomorrow. After thinking about it for while now I have decieded I want to reverse my bicupid extractions due to aesthetical changes, some tmj problems, and some trouble breathing at night. Im very nervous about having him refuse me I know it will most likely...

Sorry if this post is all over the place i just needed to get some feelings out Rant post: The past week has been tough seeing old family members and having a lot of people tell me i look different was draining. At one point I couldn't put my finger on the changes, and now i see everything so clear...

Do you have any pictures of your teeth and face before you got treatment? I fear that I might be in same position as you. My gaps still arent closed all the way yet, and I want to do something about it if I'm going to end up with a different face. Sorry I don't have any to post however I think ther...

I understand your point as I've visited some ortho sites and they include the type of technology that is said to be specific to functional orthodonists. I'm trying to figure out the route im suppose to take to reverse some adverse facial changes and health problems ive developed during my treatment....

Thanks for clarying, I guess my best bet is to search for an orthodontist that can achieve what I'm looking for and utilizes functional appliances

I am currently looking into finding a functional orthodontist in the Montreal area but I have no clue how to find one. I used the https://www.aafo.org/ site to look for functional ones but they all seem to come from dentist clinics I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing. Do orthodontist's do fu...

Sorry if this post is all over the place i just needed to get some feelings out Rant post: The past week has been tough seeing old family members and having a lot of people tell me i look different was draining. At one point I couldn't put my finger on the changes, and now i see everything so clearl...

[quote="Braceregret"]Hi Ama - Have you had any luck getting in to see other orthodontists? I have an apt with another one in the morning. So sorry you are going thru this. It is absolutely devastating! I wish I had never done this. I am going to try to get my current Dentist to refund me t...