Metal Mouth Message Board

To be perfectly honest, I find no problem with your face or profile. I am no dentist, orthodontist or surgeon, but my advice is: think about it carefully before starting such a journey. I feel my braces every hour, every day and wish that I didn't have to go down that road. And I will have jaw adva...

your profile is not that bad. do your lips seal naturally at rest or do you have to force them? my mouth is open at rest. honestly, what is your primary concern? aesthetics or strong bite? orthognathic surgery almost always has a medical motivation behind it. i know tons of posters love to pimp gun...

i havent had any experience with adult palate expanders myself, but most of the research i have done and orthos i have spoke with say they do not make much difference in adults. though, i have met with dr. belfor (the creator of homeoblock) who says his appliance is designed to move the palate of ad...

i had braces when i was 14, and my midline shifted significantly. i told my ortho, but he said there was nothing he could do about it. make sure you demand that he fix the issue. 12 years later, and I have to get braces again to fix this problem.

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[quote="Bullfighter"][quote="Minerva"]Welcome :GapToothed:[/quote] +1 First thing I'd do is separate the bite issues from the cosmetic ones, and then get a maxillofacial surgeon to give you an objective assessment as to what might be changed and what you'd do best to accept as is...

[quote="Minerva"]Welcome [/quote]

Thank you! glad to be here.

1/3 deposit paid imm'd. the rest divided up for monthly payments lasting the duration of the treatment, no interest.

I have been following the boards for a while, but finally decided to register and start posting. I just wanted to say hi to everyone foremost. I am here just like everyone else because of dental related issues. When I was younger I had a broad smile, full cheeks. I was really a beautiful kid growing...