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by Thathrill
Sun May 16, 2010 11:38 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Did anyone get surgery with gaps in teeth still?
Replies: 12
Views: 2984

Wow its been a long while since Ive logged on here. Well I had BSSO (lower jaw) and had a small gap that was created a couple weeks prior to surgery thanks to a random bend in my archwire. Needless to saw it did not affect anything. My wire was fixed a week before surgery and everything was correcte...
by Thathrill
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: When does the numbness go?
Replies: 21
Views: 4805

expect to feel some numbness for quite a while. I was told that after a year you will have a good idea how much feeling you will get back. for me I am 11 month post and I can feel everything. Just have a lot of tingling and a dullness sense to touch now. The numbness is by far the most annoying thin...
by Thathrill
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Numbness Probability
Replies: 6
Views: 1569

I hope I do not scare anyone but to my understanding the level of numbness depends on how much was done and the type of procedure. In my case I had BSSO. My bottom lip/chin were completely numb after surgery. This included the inside of my bottom lip and even the gums of my bottom jaw as well as my ...
by Thathrill
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Sleeping flat or normally??!
Replies: 8
Views: 4336

I would say it depends on your surgery and what your oral surgeon says. My OS did not give me specifications to sleeping but said do what is comfortable. I am a side sleeper but did not sleep comfortably in my bed probably about 3 weeks post. All the swelling was in my lower jaw and neck and this ma...
by Thathrill
Sat May 02, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Wired or Banded -and for how long ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2030

I had BSSO performed and was told I would be rubber banded completely shut for 2 weeks and then get less restrictive bands for another 2-4 more weeks. What ended up happening was I was banded very tightly for a total of 5 weeks due to some complications of my midline. My jaw was very stubborn and di...
by Thathrill
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:49 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: 2 months post op - difficulty with mouth opening
Replies: 10
Views: 2103

Give it some more time. you will soon notice that you will gain more ROM pretty soon. For me I was about 2 finger width for a long time and eventually I was back to normal.
by Thathrill
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Did you get OS consult before or after braces?
Replies: 3
Views: 1033

I met with my ortho first in february. had braces put on in may. My ortho asked me to meet with the OS shortly after that. I met with the OS with braces on in July. My ortho wanted everyone on the same page at the same time.
by Thathrill
Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: February!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 2612

wow that is exciting. cgrats. pretty soon everything will be on its way.
by Thathrill
Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Finally Debanded!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1984

Thanks guys I really do appreciate it. The only thing I haven't eaten yet are wings and ribs. LOL
by Thathrill
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: Do retainers move teeth?
Replies: 5
Views: 7484

I don't think retainers are designed to change or move teeth positions. Its job is to keep or retain the bite you had when your braces came off. I have the same type of retainers
by Thathrill
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Uncomfortable with surgeon...any advice?
Replies: 14
Views: 2552

well if it were me, I would pick someone that I am comfortable with. remember this is your body. it is bad that you had previous bad experience but its like the old saying...Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
by Thathrill
Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Where can I see good Before/After Pictures?
Replies: 3
Views: 1315

I just posted mine in this forum. here is the thread

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by Thathrill
Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Finally Debanded!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1984

Finally Debanded!!!!

Well my friends the time came and went. I finally had my braces removed last wednesday (4 months early) and now in clear invisalign-like retainers for 2 months. It feels so good to eat whatever I want lol Well as promised, I have included before and after pics. For those who do not remember me, I wa...
by Thathrill
Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Post-Op Rubber bands
Replies: 5
Views: 1779

Rubber bands very from person to person. I had mid line issues so I was banded moderately for 2 weeks. At my follow up my midline was still a bit off so I was heavily banded for 3 more weeks. All bands were off for a week and then I was banded moderately for 4 weeks. My midline was extremely stubbor...
by Thathrill
Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Its true......
Replies: 16
Views: 4617

insurances can be tricky and sneaky. I was originally told by my OS that my insurance wouldn't cover my BSSO and that he hasn't seen one approved in over a year. I was with my work's (university's health insurance) I called my insurance and they said if a in network doctor recommends it then it will...