Metal Mouth Message Board

I do believe I know exactly what you are talking about. I had SARPE and four teeth extracted February 1st. I have to admit I thought the surgery and post op was every bit as horrific as I had imagined .. very sick and a lot of pain .. I did recover fairly quickly from the actual surgery but shortly ...

In Boise, Idaho I payed 4000.00 for my SARPE with four extractions and 5100.00 total for ortho ( 21 months ) My insurance payed 1200.00 toward surgery and 2200.00 toward ortho. I feel very fortunate I work for Southwest Airlines and we have wonderful benefits. Every bit helps

Oh good Lord .. Just a quick question .. I am 4 months post op SARPE and braced ( gold ) since March. I do believe due to the numbness in my upper gums, and the fact that I spend hours a day in my mouth I may have been brushing too hard. I have noticed a slight recession over my left front tooth. Do...

Thanks guys .. I feel much better knowing I'm not the only one. And Brandy you have been super helpful .. Thank you so much for your great web page and kind words of encouragement.

I just had a quick question for you guys ... I had SARPE a month and a half ago and boy oh boy do I have some sensitive teeth. The perplexing part is it is only my three front teeth on the right hand side of my very attractive gap. It actually feels like a horrible nerve pain and just touching/brush...

OOPS .. One more thing .. As for brushing your teeth, my top gums are still completely numb and apparently will be for some time. I was able to brush a few days after surgery very lightly with an extra soft brush very carefully. The thought any sooner just made me want to scream and run. I of course...

I just wanted to say good luck :P I am exactly one month post SARPE and back to work with little or no discomfort. I have to interact with the public extensively and am a little self consious with my speech due to my RPE but suprisingly everyone thinks it's cute. I am getting sick of everyone wantin...

Thank you for all yor help and experience .. Brandy your web page is amazing and extremely informative. I go in tomorrow @ 10am for my SARPE surgery and four extractions. They are also placing the RPA the morning of as my Orthodontist felt it would be ideal to have them both done at the same time. I...

I go in tomorow at 10am for my SARPE and the cost is 4000.00 total outpatient in the OS Office in Boise, Idaho

Thank you everyone for your kind words and support .. I met with the Oral Surgeon yesterday and for some reason was under the impression that he would be cutting the roof of my mouth .. I couldn't have been more incorrect as he is going at it from the front and creating a "wing" effect wit...

Thank you so much for your replies :P .. I feel a lot better and now have some good questions to ask the Oral Surgeon on Wednesday. I am just so scared to have four teeth pulled and the SARPE done that I have made myself sick over it and I haven't even talked to him yet. Again thanks for the advice ...

Thank you so much for your reply .. I have my appointment with the oral surgeon on the 17th .. I was just jumping the gun and trying to get some info prior to seeing him so I know what to ask .. I'm 35 and feel a little better knowing I shouldn't be writhing in pain for months Thanks

Thank you so much for your reply .. I have my appointment with the oral surgeon on the 17th .. I was just jumping the gun and trying to get some info prior to seeing him so I know what to ask .. I'm 35 and feel a little better knowing I shouldn't be writhing in pain for months Thanks

I am scheduled for surgery on the 30th of January and am being a huge baby. I am very worried about pain post surgery. Is it horrific or tollerable??? I have had VERY little dental work done in the past and am quite honestly suffering just with the spacers in my back teeth. Also will I be on soft fo...