Re: Change of ballgame!

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Sue,

I also had a gummy smile, fixed by upper jaw surgery -I've also had

lower surgery 2 weeks ago.

I would think get it all over with at once, but of cause it is a big

procedure, but it is surprising how quickly you start to bounce back

from the surgery. However I would say over and over to anyone, the

fitter you are and the mentally tougher you are the quicker you bounce

back. Also a good diet (liquid of cause) straight after surgery helps

heaps too. I have started Thai Kick Boxing again (no contact!) 9 days

after lower jaw, genioplasty and rhinoplasty -I still get a bit tired

if I have too long a day though. Now 2 weeks post surgery.

For the record I am 45, also wanting my braces off, alas at least 6

months more.

> Hi everyone

>

> Finally had my surgeon consult today after my ortho deemed me ready

> for surgery.

>

> Firstly he allayed my fears and said going to Australia in early

> August wouln't be a problem. You may remember my concerns from a

> previous post.

>

> I was there for just over two hours - had X-rays, Photos, molds and

> some rubbery imprint of my bite taken.

>

> The surgeon will see me again in two weeks but it looks like it is

> all on barring anything odd he sees from all the work done today. I

> am hoping I may be able to have surgery around April/May to fit in

> with travel plans.

>

> Good thing is - he doesn't think my upper wisdom teeth are in the

> way - not so good thing is - he has suggested upper surgery as well

> as lower.

>

> He say bringing the lower jaw forward lengthens the face and this

> may make lip competency more difficult as I have a 'gummy smile' -

> not something I have been too conscious of - more the sticky out

> teeth. Reducing the upper jaw would give the lips a more natural

> look. He says to think about it and we can discuss pros and cons at

> next appointment.

>

> In a way I half expected this, reading posts from you all but it is

> freaking me out a little. It seems the ride will be a little more

> difficult and recovery possible longer? It makes sense to have them

> both done at the same time and I don't like the idea of having lower

> done and then regretting the result. Has anyone had to make this

> decision?

>

> Just to reiterate I'm 44 with recessive jaw and overbite - and dying

> to get out of braces!

>

> thanks for listening

> Sue (UK)