Metal Mouth Message Board

Jadeli, I had the exact same op as you, upper and lower, also to correct an open bite. 2 months post op now. I can honestly say with my hand on my heart that the anticipation was for me, the worst thing about the whole experience. Before you know it, it will all be over and done with. I wish you a s...

Thanks for the reply girls, really appreciate all advice and other peoples experiences. Did you feel as though you had an upper lip full of cottonwool by any chance?? The feeling in my upper gum is really, really, strange, whilst I appreciate that any feeling must mean it isn't exactly numb, I just ...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can tell me wether the numbness in my top and bottom gums is normal or not? I am 2 months post op from a double bi-max osteotomy. Still got a lot of swelling in my cheeks, but my numbness appears to be slowly dissapearing from everywhere except from my gums. Brushing my ...

Thanks for your replies, it really does make me feel so much better just knowing that there are other people out there that can relate to my concerns and worries. I will post just as soon as I am able. I know you are all right, and that I am probably worrying so much that I have actually built it up...

Hi everyone, have only just found this site but it could just save my sanity. I am having upper and lower surgery on Tue to correct my open bite. I also have quite a long face so there has been talk of genioplasty as well. In fact my case sounds exactly like littlespark. Anyway, am getting quite sca...