Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Lynne, I started down this path just prior to my 40th birthday. I was primarily concerned with reducing crowding in my lower jaw, and eliminating the shredding of my palate from my lower teeth cutting into it. During my Ortho consultation, I was given 'the news' that I needed Orthognathic to achieve maximum results. My Ortho said that he could possibly make my bite match if he removed teeth from my upper, but it still wouldn't be an optimal result. After consulting my oral surgeon, I found out some of the problems I've lived with all my life could be addressed by this surgery, and that it truly is medically required; sleep apnea, snoring, premature tooth wear, constantly clenching my jaw/teeth, etc. In the end, I decided this is something I have to do for me. God only gave us one set of teeth. I'd like to keep the original equipment as long as possible, and this will not only help with that, it will fix additional issues I have once my teeth are properly aligned. Surgery is a major step. But, the thing you have to ask yourself is will the benefit outweigh the minimal risks. Fiddlesticks has a great site with lots of good information that may help you make up your mind. http://www.geocities.com/orthognathicinfo/ Look there, and also review some of the many posts here. But in the end, decide what is right for you, and don't be afraid to do something good for yourself! Dammit > Hi everyone, > > I am glad I found this site! Good ole Yahoo always has a group if > you need it. > > I have been recommended to a surgeon for upper jaw surgery. I am > currently in braces and my Orthodontist recommends the surgery to > better align my teeth (like most of you, I am sure). I went through > both upper/lower jaw surgery with my daughter so I am somewhat > familiar though that was 10 years ago. My condition is nowhere as > severe as my daughters and the surgeon said, " it would of course be > better but I certainly don't have to have it " - I guess my question > is.....How necessary is it to have this surgery? 12 of my teeth > have been crowned because they cracked...one by one for 12 years (one > a year!). I have had a bone graft because I grind my teeth and it > wears on them. I was told that if I align my teeth it might be > easier on them. Has anyone heard this? Will I save my teeth if I > have the surgery? I am now 45 and can't see why I would need to do > this now. I don't need it for esthetic reasons but if it saves my > teeth then I might be willing. I guess I just need some input, this > is a huge decision. Payment is not a problem because the insurance > will pay for it. I need to know more, more of the pros and cons. I > feel extremely comfortable with both my Orthodontist and surgeon. > Both have excellent reputations and are very knowledgable. I thought > it would be good to hear other people's opinions and experiences. > > Thanks so much for your input! lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 Thanks SO much for posting 's website. I've taken a quick look, bookmarked it and will certain take some time looking around. It looks like a wonderful resource. Thanks ! Carol > Lynne, > > I started down this path just prior to my 40th birthday. I was > primarily concerned with reducing crowding in my lower jaw, and > eliminating the shredding of my palate from my lower teeth cutting > into it. During my Ortho consultation, I was given 'the news' that I > needed Orthognathic to achieve maximum results. My Ortho said that > he could possibly make my bite match if he removed teeth from my > upper, but it still wouldn't be an optimal result. > > After consulting my oral surgeon, I found out some of the problems > I've lived with all my life could be addressed by this surgery, and > that it truly is medically required; sleep apnea, snoring, premature > tooth wear, constantly clenching my jaw/teeth, etc. > > In the end, I decided this is something I have to do for me. God > only gave us one set of teeth. I'd like to keep the original > equipment as long as possible, and this will not only help with that, > it will fix additional issues I have once my teeth are properly > aligned. > > Surgery is a major step. But, the thing you have to ask yourself is > will the benefit outweigh the minimal risks. Fiddlesticks has a > great site with lots of good information that may help you make up > your mind. http://www.geocities.com/orthognathicinfo/ Look there, > and also review some of the many posts here. But in the end, decide > what is right for you, and don't be afraid to do something good for > yourself! > > Dammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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