Im about to have surgery on my jaw, im very scared! Has anybody any experience with this?
2007-01-24 04:55:15 · 3 answers · asked by m rouge 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I had tmj arthroscopy, and I know how you feel. Its terrifying to have surgery, and the best advice I can give you is to do your research on your doctor. I had to travel 3 hours away. My jaw clicked and popped so bad for years that I suffered from migraines. My jaw is better now, the only thing that feels a little weird is my teeth. They are actually aligned now and it takes awhile on getting used to.What surgery are you getting done? (arthroscopy, breaking the jaw..??)
2007-01-24 05:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't get my braces on till I was an adult. Orthodontics is much more than cosmetic- it's about making sure that your teeth align properly so your mouth can function as it should, as well as make it easier to clean/floss.
My treatment plan included 2 dental surgeries-1 to expand my palate, and one to reduce the projection of my lower jaw. (Had I seen an orthodontist as a child, i would have avoided the surgery).
I did have the first surgery and it was not bad. To simplify it- they had to break my upper jaw and put in an expander that would be "cranked" for a few weeks till the desired specifications were met. I was a little sick on the stomach from the anesthesia but had no pain from the surgery. And fortunately for me, the first surgery help to create enough space that I did not need the 2ND.
Good Luck!
2007-01-24 13:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude whose girl friend did you misbehave to so as to end up in this ****?
2007-01-24 13:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lord Of Lust 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋