Metal Mouth Message Board

I have a very similar story to you and I had double jaw surgery 6 months ago. I am 35 years old. I am glad I did although it was certainly not an easy experience and my recovery has been slow (muscle issues, etc.). My open bite was very slight, with yours being more severe, this is certainly somethi...

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Because you mention thesensation near your ear,it leads me to believe that it is your masseter muscle (jaw/cheek muscle) and/or other facial muscles tightening or stretching in response to the pressure from the braces. You should mention to your orthodontist and perhaps see an oral maxillofacial spe...

This is an interesting question. My orthodontist offers Damon but for some reason did not suggest them for me. I am using the white ceramic braces, so perhaps that's why.

Hi there, I have had my braces for 15 months, in the middle of which I had a seemingly successful double jaw surgery to address slight open bite. I am supposed to be getting my braces off in the next 3-4 months but I have noticed TWO concerns and I am wondering if anyone else here has experienced th...