Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hey, i'm guessing you have an open bite, which is what i have as well. i hope things go well for you. i haven't started treatment (i haven't decided on an orthodontist or surgeon). i imagine the swelling is more severe, but the numbness less so. best and God speed. > Hello, > > Has anyone had Upper Jaw Impaction, i think the technical term is > LeForte I Maxillary Impaction. Its where the back of the top jaw > grew too much and they need to go in and take slivers out to raise > up the back so my bottom jaw can close all the way for my teeth to > touch. > > Wondering about the care I need to take afterwards for my mouth. > I'm having the sugery in May. Anything specific I should know? Is > the weight lost permanent or mostly temporary? > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Not me, but a lot of other folks. Read some of the back posts -- but don't get scared before you read past the initial difficulties some folks have. then come back with specific questions, and I think you'll feel better prepared about what may be going on for you post- op. It can start out rough, but almost always winds up with a satisfied patient, at least in my experience on these sites. Cammie > Hello, > > Has anyone had Upper Jaw Impaction, i think the technical term is > LeForte I Maxillary Impaction. Its where the back of the top jaw > grew too much and they need to go in and take slivers out to raise > up the back so my bottom jaw can close all the way for my teeth to > touch. > > Wondering about the care I need to take afterwards for my mouth. > I'm having the sugery in May. Anything specific I should know? Is > the weight lost permanent or mostly temporary? > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Not me, but a lot of other folks. Read some of the back posts -- but don't get scared before you read past the initial difficulties some folks have. then come back with specific questions, and I think you'll feel better prepared about what may be going on for you post- op. It can start out rough, but almost always winds up with a satisfied patient, at least in my experience on these sites. Cammie > Hello, > > Has anyone had Upper Jaw Impaction, i think the technical term is > LeForte I Maxillary Impaction. Its where the back of the top jaw > grew too much and they need to go in and take slivers out to raise > up the back so my bottom jaw can close all the way for my teeth to > touch. > > Wondering about the care I need to take afterwards for my mouth. > I'm having the sugery in May. Anything specific I should know? Is > the weight lost permanent or mostly temporary? > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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