Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks for your replies, the support is really appreciated. I'm sure in a few months ill wonder what I was worrying about, until then I'll keep persevering with my chewing!

Hi, I am 5 weeks post op after hbo g lower jaw surgery on the NHS. I asked my regular dentist about requiring braces and she referred me to my local hospital as she said that she thought I would need surgery as braces alone wouldn't solve my problem. I had to wait around 3 months before I got the ho...

I was really worried about being sick after surgery also, I was sick twice in hospital but it all found its way out and didn't cause any pain.

Hi guys, Well I'm 5 and a half weeks post lower jaw surgery, I seemed to make really good progress in the first few weeks, facial movement, smiling, talking etc all fine, and started to get feeling back in one side of my lower lip and chin. I got the go ahead this week to start to chew, i am finding...

I had my lower jaw moved forward 8 mm 2.5 weeks ago and recovering fairly well. My swelling and bruising has gone very quickly and have started to gain some feeling back in my lower lip. I can only open my mouth about 1cm wide but from what I can gather from reading blogs etc this seems quite normal...

Hello, I had lower jaw surgery 2.5 weeks ago, brought forward 8 mm. I also had a gummy smile but rather than opt for upper jaw surgery as well I had my upper lip lengthened which has had good results. I chose not to have the upper surgery as I wanted minimum recovery time and had the surgery more fo...