Metal Mouth Message Board

After looking on the x-rays when I last went to see my ortho, I can definitely feel the 2 plates and screws either side of my nose. The x-ray shows that I have 2 straight plates in this area, and 2 Y-shaped plates further along my cheeks. However I can't feel these, and I suppose it's down to the ar...

I slept upright for about 4 weeks in total, but that was mainly due to the pain in my jaw if I turned over in the middle of the night. Even if I took painkillers, I would end up waking suddenly for no apparent reason, and then realised I much have turned over. I think it's a personal thing really. I...

Just to let you know, I have a similar problem which is primarily affecting my top left 4 and 5 (the ones between the canine and the molars). These are very sensitive and like you described, it is uncomfortable to brush them. I did initially have the same problem with the rearmost molar on the same ...

I used to drool a bit prior to surgery because my open bite meant that in a relaxed position, my mouth used to hang open. However I still have a bit of a problem with drooling because I can't feel my bottom lip, so it's difficult to tell what position it's in. I find that sometimes if I'm looking do...

Yeah I've noticed some oddities like this too, and they occur at different times. Even though I can't feel my lower lip, if I gently bite it between my teeth, I get a dull pain in the bottom of my chin (which is also dead in terms of sensation). By far the worst thing though are 'phantom itches'. Th...

I wasn't physically wired shut, but I found it painful to yawn with my mouth open. As it has already been said, it is possible to yawn whilst gritting your teeth, but not nearly as nice as being able to have a big, wide mouth yawn!

KriegeR - kudos to you for pushing hard to maintain your blood donor status! Sorry it contributed to post-op issues. (I used to donate, but am no longer allowed to - in ths USA, they have barred anyone who lived in the UK in the 80s, again due to fears of vCJD) Thanks for that Meryaten. I didn't kn...

Sorry to hear about the sinus problems Phil. I can sympathise with you as I had major sinus trouble for about two and half weeks post-op, although I never took anything for it. My problem was a freaky bright-orange discharge that I had, especially if I tilted my head forwards or did anything to rais...

Well since dubnobass and Krieger live in the UK im guessing that will happen to me aswell. And Smile, i got this weird wire thing kind of wrapped around my lower front braces put in last time i went so i dont know if thats it? you can hardly see them anyway so im not fussed. Are the surgical hooks ...

Thanks for the advice folks. It seems to be trying to heal itself, and I'm just coaxing it along with some Corsadyl mouthwash.

Nasty experience though! How much would that have hurt if the area wasn't numb?

My orthodontist fitted all my surgical hooks at the same time, within about 15 minutes. Mine were of the 'crimp' type, which he fasten to the wires using a special tool. I had though this was going to take ages, but obviously I was wrong. Since then I've had my bottom wire replaced which means it no...

I sort of wondered when this would happen and it's a bit gross, but here goes. I've been moping around with the flu over the last few days, which I'm putting down to not being able to use my First Defence anti-cold nasal spray since my operation. Due to the sinus issues and disturbance, if I use thi...

I have surgery scheduled for the 17th December 2007. Since I am new to the whole surgery thing, I'm really terrified of how i will feel post op. I dont like the idea that I wont be able to drive myself home the next day which tells me they think i'll be kind of out of it. Can anyone give me an idea...

The only wired fixation I had was my splint which was attached to my lower jaw only. I could freely open and close my jaw (if I was able to because the swelling limited this considerably), and the splint was removed after 7 days. I did have to wear elastics and will be doing again in just over a wee...

Hot SPAM sandwich with ketchup here for my last supper.

Ironically that is also the first thing I ate when I was told to start eating again!