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[quote=Destiny2nobueno post_id=501408 time=1523058286 user_id=31117] [quote=desertrose post_id=501403 time=1523050258 user_id=31671] Did you get a sleep test done prior or are they basing their concern off your xrays? I think it'd be pretty easy to tell just looking at a person's CEPH. Someone with ...

Hi all sorry for late reply I’ve been recovering from surgery. The extreme migraines from my TMJ have been gone since surgery. Also I can breathe through my nose from both nostrils for the first time in my life. My surgeon recommendation is Dr. James Bertz in Scottsdale. He has degrees in everything...

Well, after freaking out for a day. I think I’m going to move forward with my orthognathic surgery. My suppprt system pointed out that the sleep apnea I have is a serious issue and I need to address that.

I honestly haven’t heard of tongue thrust. To my knowledge the base concern is just infection (as with all surgery) and nerves. Cuz you have nerves there. But sliding genioplasty seems to be reversible and fairly predictable results.

That sounds like a sliding genioplasty and not a full blown orthographic surgery. If you aren’t having breathing issues or joint pain and it’s only the chin (most orthographic includes the genioplasty but also moving both jaws forward). The sliding genioplasty is only cutting the chin bone and movin...

I have to be honest, but reading through a lot of this stuff is quite honestly scaring me a lot. It seems like a lot of people had unexpected negative results. Add to my fear, I'm currently in insurance appeal phase and that's frustrating in itself. The ups and downs of emotional stuff as well. It's...

You should consult with Dr. James Bertz. He takes on a lot of surgeries that are considered more "complicated" and he seems to really care about his patients. He takes most insurance as well so you'll probably only have to pay $40 co-pay for the consultation. I have not had my orthognathic...