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invisagirl
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You know Clo, I honestly think this was a good visit. I mean the surgeon didn't run, talked to you like someone who does know a little about this, and wants to be there when/if you talk to your ortho. I mean this is the most "good" vibes you've gotten from any of your appointments in a long, long time. Hopefully the tide has turned for you!!!
2.6 years (30 months) with Invisalign plus 19 months 2 weeks with metal braces to achieve the perfect smile.
Did the oral surgeon say you would still need the braces after surgery too?
Then I think it is a very good idea that he be present for your appointment with the ortho. You need them BOTH in the room so that a detailed treatment plan can be discussed and you can ask questions and see how they relate together.
Fingers are crossed here for you, Clo !!Good luck! There is always hope. If I could I'd find that compatible lower arch and send it your way!
Then I think it is a very good idea that he be present for your appointment with the ortho. You need them BOTH in the room so that a detailed treatment plan can be discussed and you can ask questions and see how they relate together.
Fingers are crossed here for you, Clo !!Good luck! There is always hope. If I could I'd find that compatible lower arch and send it your way!
Top Braces June 2004
Bottom Braces November 2004
Debanded January 2007
Bottom Braces November 2004
Debanded January 2007
Yes, Meryaten is right.
But I would love to experience things so clearly. As this oral surgeon knew I was
so well informed, he talked about the differences in perception of oral surgeons
and orthodontists. The oral surgeon is more in the camp of seeing things "mechanical".
I mean, what is wrong they operate to get it right. If there is no occlusion, then they
make one. Like a machine that is broken and that they fix. Orthodontists work more
"naturelike". Trying to understand balances of forces of cheeks, tongue, lips, bite. That
is why my present ortho wanted me to wait at least 6 months before starting a new
treatment. She wanted to see settling and maybe my bite would close on its own. The
surgeon camp does not believe my bite would get any better on its own. I had several
discussions about this with my ortho. I was and am still convinced my bite will not get
better without help (braces and/or surgery). These 6 months have passed, and I was
right. My bite didn't improve at all, got even worse. So I was right. So that makes me
be more in the camp of the oral surgeon. Ok, that is great. But I do not want to be a
part in a global "battle" between oral surgeons and orthodontists.
Add to this the possible orthodontic treatments with their pros and cons, and you may
understand that my experiences are ... not simple.
But I would love to experience things so clearly. As this oral surgeon knew I was
so well informed, he talked about the differences in perception of oral surgeons
and orthodontists. The oral surgeon is more in the camp of seeing things "mechanical".
I mean, what is wrong they operate to get it right. If there is no occlusion, then they
make one. Like a machine that is broken and that they fix. Orthodontists work more
"naturelike". Trying to understand balances of forces of cheeks, tongue, lips, bite. That
is why my present ortho wanted me to wait at least 6 months before starting a new
treatment. She wanted to see settling and maybe my bite would close on its own. The
surgeon camp does not believe my bite would get any better on its own. I had several
discussions about this with my ortho. I was and am still convinced my bite will not get
better without help (braces and/or surgery). These 6 months have passed, and I was
right. My bite didn't improve at all, got even worse. So I was right. So that makes me
be more in the camp of the oral surgeon. Ok, that is great. But I do not want to be a
part in a global "battle" between oral surgeons and orthodontists.
Add to this the possible orthodontic treatments with their pros and cons, and you may
understand that my experiences are ... not simple.