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by tonightwefly
Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 8
Views: 2905

Re: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!

Hi Blond Leek, I don't know if you still check the forum, but I would love to ask you some questions about your surgery journey. Especially considering how you also had facial asymmetry prior to the surgery, I'm very interested in seeing if your surgery corrected it! I've sent you a PM too, by the w...
by tonightwefly
Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Ceramic or cosmetic braces prior to oral surgery?
Replies: 5
Views: 1538

Ceramic or cosmetic braces prior to oral surgery?

Is it possible to get cosmetic braces during the orthodontic treatment period prior to orthognathic surgery? I'll be getting braces soon and know surgery is in my future. When I last saw an orthodontist he flat out refused to give me lingual braces or Invisalign, saying he won't be able to do it in ...
by tonightwefly
Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Facial aesthetics after surgery
Replies: 1
Views: 916

Facial aesthetics after surgery

Even though I am emotionally ready for orthognathic surgery, I'm worried about how the surgery will affect my facial proportions, especially the facial features not directly related to my jaw deformity. For example, I've read that moving the upper jaw can affect the shape of the nose, possibly widen...
by tonightwefly
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Nasal blockages and jaw deformities
Replies: 16
Views: 4533

Nasal blockages and jaw deformities

Is it common to have some form of nasal airway obstruction alongside having jaw problems? I will be seeing an orthodontist soon where i can ask him directly. I've had difficulties breathing through the right side of my nose for over 10 years now. It feels as if some part of my right sinus is inflame...
by tonightwefly
Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Good Surgeons in Montreal, Canada --- or Toronto ... Anyone?
Replies: 11
Views: 2027

Re: Good Surgeons in Montreal, Canada --- or Toronto ... Any

sarahn wrote:I meant I have to wait 1 year after jaw surgery to get anything else done. The waiting time for jaw surgery itself is between 1 to 2 years depending on your situation. It you're getting teeth pulled like me it is likely to take longer.
1 to 2 years with all surgeons? that's a long wait my goodness.
by tonightwefly
Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Good Surgeons in Montreal, Canada --- or Toronto ... Anyone?
Replies: 11
Views: 2027

Re: Good Surgeons in Montreal, Canada --- or Toronto ... Any

[quote="sarahn"]So my appointment today went well. The only negative thing I have to say about this doctor is that he will no perform any other procedures to your face at the same this as your jaw surgery. You'd have to wait from 6 months to a year after your jaw surgery, he won't do it pr...
by tonightwefly
Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:05 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: I'm getting a Le Fort 1 advancement without braces next week
Replies: 17
Views: 5378

Re: I'm getting a Le Fort 1 advancement without braces next

[quote="toastman"]I'll keep a long story as short as I can. I got my braces off when I was 18 and I'm now 26. I always wore my retainer and my teeth have remained 90% straight. My first visit with my surgeon, he told me what he was going to do, and mentioned that I would more than likely n...
by tonightwefly
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Great Orthontists in Montreal, Canada?
Replies: 0
Views: 698

Great Orthontists in Montreal, Canada?

Hello everyone. Is anyone on here from Montreal, Quebec? I am looking for an orthodontist, preferably one who works with adults, and is personable and most of all very knowledgeable and have dealt with many cases. I had braces as a child, and now, as an adult am experiencing facial asymmetry due to ...
by tonightwefly
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:32 am
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 8
Views: 2905

Re: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!

[quote="Marisama"]Yes, my case was quite complex. I'm very glad I went to a top surgeon. I traveled to California from out of state to have surgery. It's my understanding that asymmetry is much more difficult to correct than just moving the jaws forward or backwards only. My asymmetry stem...
by tonightwefly
Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 8
Views: 2905

Re: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!

[quote="Marisama"]I recently had surgery to correct asymmetry. My eyes appeared different like you described. This has mostly been corrected with HA cheek grafting. I'm very pleased with the results so far. I traveled out of state to have surgery.[/quote] I went to your blog and looked up ...
by tonightwefly
Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 8
Views: 2905

Re: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!

Hi, that's very interesting, aren't I luck you decided to pop into my thread! Can you tell me what HA cheek grafting stands for? How much did your surgery cost you (without insurance)?
by tonightwefly
Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
Topic: Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 8
Views: 2905

Jaw surgery in CANADA? PLEASE HELP!

I am 27 years old and want to get orthognathic surgery to correct my crooked jaw as well as the resulting facial asymmetry. Somehow my eyes don't appear to be even and I believe this has to do with the misalignment of my jaw. I had braces from the time I was 10 to 15 and even then the ortho told me ...