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by Fullyembraced
Mon Oct 01, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Is the Surgery worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 2563

Re: Is the Surgery worth it?

Yes, I have 2 essays due and I am working on a very large watercolour which has tired me out as I had to stretch it on the floor while I finished the first washes- now its on the wall for the details, so that is much better. I am contemplating not getting health insurance as the premiums would be mo...
by Fullyembraced
Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Is the Surgery worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 2563

Re: Is the Surgery worth it?

Hi guys! Thanks for your input. It is so great to have support in this way. All my life I have been very self-conscious about my appearance, although others have told me I am attractive. Often, I just don't feel it and I feel like I don't smile as much as I could or want to, due to my embarrassment ...
by Fullyembraced
Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Is the Surgery worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 2563

Re: Is the Surgery worth it?

Well, I would really like to know since you seem to have been referred to orthodontics on the basis of functionality - prior to all this starting did you have any probs with your appearance? Also if you could tell me what your "diagnosis" was - did you have crooked teeth? I am doing this m...
by Fullyembraced
Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Is the Surgery worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 2563

Is the Surgery worth it?

Hi all, I am 51 and am considering having jaw surgery on my lower jaw as I have a 7 mm overjet. I currently have braces (as of last Tuesday - yay!) but my orthodontist has said that I will probably need to have the lower jaw moved forward to compensate for my overbite as it is skeletal and cant be w...
by Fullyembraced
Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Do I have Long Face Syndrome? (pic attached)
Replies: 17
Views: 13606

Re: Do I have Long Face Syndrome? (pic attached)

I dont really see a problem with your facial profile. It seems pretty well balanced to me. There certainly is nothing wrong with having full lips! :D