Metal Mouth Message Board

I know this can be a complicated matter. I've been told I should have double-jaw surgery to correct an overbite. So that's great but I definitely don't have the money to pay for it. My surgeon said I should be covered by any medical insurer (as I am currently covered), but I just called them to expl...

Hello everyone, I had a BSSO (setback by 8mm) about 6 months ago. all went well, has healed nicely, 95% of swelling gone. However I am also interested in a genioplasty to reduce the prominence of my actual chin (not jaw!) The worry I have is that the procedure will obviously involve the 'reduction' ...

I saw my surgeon today and he explained to me that I'll be having lower jaw set back surgery (8mm), and possibly upper jaw moved forward but cant decide yet. Anyway, ive been watching some youtube vids and reading on the process. From what i understand, lower jaw is broken around wisdom teeth area a...

I dont think there is anything wrong at all in having braces at 23, but its just not for me (i cant help the way I feel). On top of that, I really don't want to see my face over the course of 18 months, become worse (in terms of appearance) whereby my lower teeth move forward and my bite becomes deg...

Hi all, Medically, I need braces and upper and lower jaw surgery to correct my bite and have my profile improved (by moving back my lower jaw and my upper jaw moved forward). However, I'm 23 and don't want to wear braces for 2 years if im honest. I don't really think my bite is that bad, I have a sl...