Metal Mouth Message Board

Just wanted to clarify about the remark of not using sterile field during orthognathic surgery: That is not the case at all: it is clearly a sterile procedure! I am a nurse and can tell you that sterile procedure must be used! Yes, the mouth harbours plenty of bacteria, which is why patients go on a...

Had sarpe June 8 2016... Progressing well. Still have swelling on upper lip, and right cheek and nose. Sure hoping the swelling will totally subside, as my nose looks funny and bigger (eek!) Numbness still there. Have been given the ok to start soft chew (pasta, etc) but wondering at what point can ...

Hi, Am new to the forum. Am 55 yr old woman - had Sarpe 3 weeks ago. Fairly uneventful surgery with exception of post op migraine headache . All has gone well until two nights ago. Have experienced severe 10/10 pain in area of expander when waking through night . It happens when I go from lying to s...