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Braces and jaw alignment?
Okay, see I had my top set straightened afew years ago. But to get my bottom set done, I need to have an operation which would mean having my top jaw moved forward slightly and my bottom jaw moved back slightly so that my teeth meet up where they are supposed to. Its a huge 5hr op, and theres a chance that if it goes wrong ( a 5 in 100 chance) i may loose the feeling in the bottom part of my mouth and never be able to taste food properly again.
Do you think it is worth the risk for perfect teeth?
Do you think it is worth the risk for perfect teeth?
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I'd be suspicious of such invasive surgery just for good teeth. I know a girl who, admitted, had very mucked up teeth. The NHS told her they would have to operate, break her jaw in 5 places then reset it or something. They were horrified, took her to a private orthodontist who was able to sort her teeth without surgery. Admittedly that probably cost a bomb.
It depends what your teeth look like etc. Could you life without having it done? Because it does sound awfully uncomfortable, yet if it would give you more confidence, then it might be worth it?
Personally I had an operation on my own teeth, I've ended up with a dead tooth [which is black and looks ugly] and my teeth aren't straight after wearing braces for 2 years... I'm quite weary of NHS orthodontists.
It depends what your teeth look like etc. Could you life without having it done? Because it does sound awfully uncomfortable, yet if it would give you more confidence, then it might be worth it?
Personally I had an operation on my own teeth, I've ended up with a dead tooth [which is black and looks ugly] and my teeth aren't straight after wearing braces for 2 years... I'm quite weary of NHS orthodontists.
i had it upper and lower jaws done last week on wednesday, so it's not been long enough to see the long term effects. i have some feeling in my face, but not all, but it can take months for it to return fully for some whereas some people have full feeling straight away! i can taste food though 
i haven't been for the check up with the orthodentist or the surgeon yet (- ortho is wednesday and surgeon is the week after), but the surgeon was pleased with how it looked despite the massive swelling. think my face swelled up more than most because im tiny. the recovery is really not nice, obviously painful, and being on a liquid diet sucks for reasons of boring-ness and effects on the digestive system! and im not liking having to take nsaids 3 times a day - me poor tummy. good days and bad ones.
i'd say its worth the risk though, can't wait for a normal bite!
i haven't been for the check up with the orthodentist or the surgeon yet (- ortho is wednesday and surgeon is the week after), but the surgeon was pleased with how it looked despite the massive swelling. think my face swelled up more than most because im tiny. the recovery is really not nice, obviously painful, and being on a liquid diet sucks for reasons of boring-ness and effects on the digestive system! and im not liking having to take nsaids 3 times a day - me poor tummy. good days and bad ones.i'd say its worth the risk though, can't wait for a normal bite!
Yeppo
I'd be suspicious of such invasive surgery just for good teeth. I know a girl who, admitted, had very mucked up teeth. The NHS told her they would have to operate, break her jaw in 5 places then reset it or something. They were horrified, took her to a private orthodontist who was able to sort her teeth without surgery. Admittedly that probably cost a bomb.
It depends what your teeth look like etc. Could you life without having it done? Because it does sound awfully uncomfortable, yet if it would give you more confidence, then it might be worth it?
Personally I had an operation on my own teeth, I've ended up with a dead tooth [which is black and looks ugly] and my teeth aren't straight after wearing braces for 2 years... I'm quite weary of NHS orthodontists.
It depends what your teeth look like etc. Could you life without having it done? Because it does sound awfully uncomfortable, yet if it would give you more confidence, then it might be worth it?
Personally I had an operation on my own teeth, I've ended up with a dead tooth [which is black and looks ugly] and my teeth aren't straight after wearing braces for 2 years... I'm quite weary of NHS orthodontists.
for me, and most people it's about being able to chew and bite properly rather than aesthetics. i could have lived with the look of my jaw but having only 2 teeth in my whole mouth that meet up and can chew sucks!
yam
for me, and most people it's about being able to chew and bite properly rather than aesthetics. i could have lived with the look of my jaw but having only 2 teeth in my whole mouth that meet up and can chew sucks!
Good point, sorry, I meant to ask in my answer how it would affect you.
To be fair, the odds are very much in your favour that the operation will be a success.
What are you thinking?
well i had braces and when they were ready to come off they told me my jaw alignment wasn't perfect and if i left my braces on for a bit longer it would have been fine. however i was so desperate and excited to get them off that i said no i don't care. now 4 yrs on i regret it however it's not the end of the world as my teeth look fine.
so basically the question is how bad your teeth look and how much you're willing to risk to have the perfect teeth?
so basically the question is how bad your teeth look and how much you're willing to risk to have the perfect teeth?
What does the orthodontist/surgeon say? I have a similar sort of problem I think, but my surgeon said it's not really worth it unless it's really bothering me (and it's not - it doesn't have any huge aesthetic consequences and doesn't really affect eating or anything like that. It's not "normal", but then who is I guess...) If they think it's worthwhile, and if it's causing you problems, go for it. If not...don't.
Yeppo
Good point, sorry, I meant to ask in my answer how it would affect you.
To be fair, the odds are very much in your favour that the operation will be a success.
What are you thinking?
To be fair, the odds are very much in your favour that the operation will be a success.
What are you thinking?
well the feeling coming back is a good sign but i'll still keep fingers crossed as there's still time for stuff to go wrong of course!
I had this done back in September with my braces still in (except it was moving the bottom jaw forwards not backwards) it wasn't fun at the time but it's such a novelty having a proper bite where all your teeth meet 
Oh and btw it took me aaaages to get feeling back in my bottom lip/chin area and there's still a part on the right side of my chin that I have no feeling in at all but it doesn't bother and I hardly notice it *shrugs* so if you have it done and don't get the feeling back straight away don't panic!
Oh and btw it took me aaaages to get feeling back in my bottom lip/chin area and there's still a part on the right side of my chin that I have no feeling in at all but it doesn't bother and I hardly notice it *shrugs* so if you have it done and don't get the feeling back straight away don't panic!
hi i had a very similar problem. My jaw is 2 centimeters out of place and the operation is huge. U have to wear a metal cage whilst your jaw mends. I am a classical musician and weighing all things up decided not to have the operation. 3 years later i look fine, y jaw is a little better you can hardly tell and im glad i made the best decision of my life
Remember one thing though - it's your decision not anyone else's
Remember one thing though - it's your decision not anyone else's
ive had it done and ive lost the feeling, i can still taste food fine but my bottom lip is numb and a bit of my chin. ive started having accupuncture and laser therapy to help the nerves regrow (privately)
my operation was also done privately although braces where done on the nhs.
was it worth it?
a big fat YES
having a "normal" jaw has helped me massively with my self esteem, i feel a hell of a lot better about myself and having that confidence has just positively affected my life is lots of ways.
draw backs are that, 2 years on i cant open my jaw wide enough to eat a banana properly and so, if you think down those lines its a good job i'm gay and dont want to be putting banana shaped objects in my mouth.
and having the feeling in my lower lip and chin would be nice, although i have found that lots of kissing helps stimulate the nerves :-)
obviously its up to you, i would do it, the positives outweigh the negatives and its unlikely that you will lose the feeling. 95% success is a good rate.
my operation was also done privately although braces where done on the nhs.
was it worth it?
a big fat YES
having a "normal" jaw has helped me massively with my self esteem, i feel a hell of a lot better about myself and having that confidence has just positively affected my life is lots of ways.
draw backs are that, 2 years on i cant open my jaw wide enough to eat a banana properly and so, if you think down those lines its a good job i'm gay and dont want to be putting banana shaped objects in my mouth.
and having the feeling in my lower lip and chin would be nice, although i have found that lots of kissing helps stimulate the nerves :-)
obviously its up to you, i would do it, the positives outweigh the negatives and its unlikely that you will lose the feeling. 95% success is a good rate.
Leonidas
Personally, I couldn't go along with it, aslong my teeth were straight I wouldnt care about the bite; but I hate the feeling of numbness so thats just me.
I use to feel like that- until i had super straight teeth and a massive overbite so i had the surgery done 2 weeks ago...what can i saw good days and bad days.
Just cant wait till my jaw is unwired and i can eat again!!!
Is this something that you really need done, or was it just a suggestion made by your orthodontist? Were you told that it was possible to go ahead with treatment without the operation?
I was made the same offer but refused, I decided that braces would be enough for me as I wasn't putting myself through such an operation for something that gives me no problems. If it's a problem for you, or likely to become a problem in the future then it's something that you should maybe look into. My jaw, though it's not perfect, is okay and causes me no trouble at this point in time. It could change yes, but I was advised against it by my orthodontist, it was just their job to give me more than one option even if it they didn't agree with it.
Everyone is different, some people desperately need it, and others don't. Speak to your orthodontist and discuss how much you need it, if it would be a great benefit to you. If it's just a case of having perfectly straight teeth, are you really willing to put yourself through an operation and then have to deal with what comes next? It's a serious thing for straight teeth.
Not having the operation can cause problems down the line, I can't tell you what since I was given this information around three years ago, but it's something you should discuss with your orthodontist. If you desperately need it done, then go for it, but you should always ask about other options such as just having braces, if that's not possible, and it's something you want to do, go and have the operation.
I was made the same offer but refused, I decided that braces would be enough for me as I wasn't putting myself through such an operation for something that gives me no problems. If it's a problem for you, or likely to become a problem in the future then it's something that you should maybe look into. My jaw, though it's not perfect, is okay and causes me no trouble at this point in time. It could change yes, but I was advised against it by my orthodontist, it was just their job to give me more than one option even if it they didn't agree with it.
Everyone is different, some people desperately need it, and others don't. Speak to your orthodontist and discuss how much you need it, if it would be a great benefit to you. If it's just a case of having perfectly straight teeth, are you really willing to put yourself through an operation and then have to deal with what comes next? It's a serious thing for straight teeth.
Not having the operation can cause problems down the line, I can't tell you what since I was given this information around three years ago, but it's something you should discuss with your orthodontist. If you desperately need it done, then go for it, but you should always ask about other options such as just having braces, if that's not possible, and it's something you want to do, go and have the operation.
romeosbitch
draw backs are that, 2 years on i cant open my jaw wide enough to eat a banana properly and so, if you think down those lines its a good job i'm gay and dont want to be putting banana shaped objects in my mouth.
I'm having the whole braces and jaw alignment package done too. I have no regrets about going through with it at all but I've got a noticable overbite and have always been conscious of it. I guess it depends on how you feel about your situation.
If you're a bit wary of going through surgery then you might want to get a second opinion to see if theres another alternative.
Im amazed at how common this procedure is!!?? Be4 my ortho told me i needed it i had never heard of it!
Are you on the NHS or private? I had a serious overbite but i was given these retainers that slide your jaws so they align. You have to wear them for a round 8 months and they hurt to start but it sounds like a better option than the operation. Ask your orthodontist about them, my teeth and jaws are perfectly fine now
romeosbitch
draw backs are that, 2 years on i cant open my jaw wide enough to eat a banana properly .
draw backs are that, 2 years on i cant open my jaw wide enough to eat a banana properly .
You can't even open your mouth that wide?! Christ. I think I'd rather have irregular teeth than that. How awful.
Anonymous
Are you on the NHS or private? I had a serious overbite but i was given these retainers that slide your jaws so they align. You have to wear them for a round 8 months and they hurt to start but it sounds like a better option than the operation. Ask your orthodontist about them, my teeth and jaws are perfectly fine now
I had those and they didn't work, although that was my fault cause I didn't wear them enough as they were very uncomfortable. After a while my orthodontist said there was no point in carrying on as because I'd finished growing (well finished growing quickly) my jaw wouldn't be fixed by using them
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