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Had lower jaw surgery almost two weeks ago. Just started to get a fork in my mouth the last couple of days. Never had elastics in before my op so all new to these rubber bands. First one snapped yesterday when eating my lunch. PING!!! Brain bounced off the roof of my skull in shock! Just now, both s...

72 hours post op. Swelling has gone into over-drive! Looking like Quagmire from Family Guy with these chipmunk cheeks. No change on the lip sensation though

So just had my surgery on Wednesday 5th Feb 2014, courtesy of the NHS. Checked into St. Johns Hospital, Livingston, Scotland at 8am sharp. They then left me on my bed for 6 1/2 hours before putting me under. I cannot explain how torturous this waiting period was! Surgery performed by Mr Duncan Campb...

Hello people, I'm one of the lucky ones that has managed to blag Braces, BSSO and a Genie, all courtousy of the NHS. Being in my mid-thirties, this work has been a long time coming! I find the staff in the EDI very pleasent and proffessional but have never heard anyones personal experiences with the...

I'm just hoping that any kind of pressure on the screws that attatch the titanium plates will result in extreme pain until the bone has healed. Otherwise the massive pressure at which i clench will surely cause problems. Does anybody know if they'll prescribe me with some kind of relaxant/sedative t...

I'm rapidly approaching my surgery date. I'm having my lower jaw extended by about 10mm and a genie to boot (what is this technically called?). Anyway, i have a habit of jaw clenching when i sleep and occasionally when when i'm awake sub-consciously. How will this affect my recovery? I can't seem to...

When the surgeon says 'most people make a 100% recovery', this is very different to saying 'almost 100% of people make a full recovery'. Remember when it comes to percentages, 51% is most. What his misleading statement means is that those people making 100% recovery are in the majority (i think the ...

What is a nance button?

Would a bite plate help with teeth grinding during sleep?

I am unclear as to what you are highlighting...

I too have had my top set wired today, although no bands on back molars, so no pressure, yet. That's monday.

Impressive results!

Had my braces in yesterday, and the way i feel right now, i never want to eat again :(

30 years old. Top braces fixed on today. Feel like a high school kid.

I think my ortho is playing it safe by telling me 24-48 months. I hope so!