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I just received 6 zygomathic screws 2 upper and 4 lower in a n attempt to close an open bite without surgery. I was also given a tongue guard to prevent tongue thrusts. I find the tongue guard very uncomfotable especially as I have an appliance with springs on my upper teeth. Any ideas on how to del...

I just received 6 zygomathic screws 2 upper and 4 lower in a n attempt to close an open bite without surgery. I was also given a tongue guard to prevent tongue thrusts. I find the tongue guard very uncomfotable especially as I have an appliance with springs on my upper teeth. Any ideas on how to del...

My 17 year old daughter has a jaw issue in that her front teeth do not meet to forma bite. Oral surgeons have reccommended orthognathic surgery. Recently, an orthodontist we saw said wetry to avoid orthognahic surgery through the use of braces, appliances and TADs. I would to like to ask the forum f...