Metal Mouth Message Board

I thought I was have Lefort, BSSO and genio but at the last minute (right before I was wheeled into the operating room) the surgeon told me he was going to be able to correct everything with just Lefort and Genio. It has only been 8 weeks but so far so good. My bite is literally closed and my chin a...

Hey, I just had oral surgery in Calgary (lefort 1 and genio) in November. My orthodontist, Dr Lee Knight worked with a specific surgeon, Dr Goos. So far I am very happy with the results. I had braces when I was younger so my teeth were already straight and then when I decided to get surgery they tol...

I would also like to know this!! I had a Lefort 1 and genio on Nov 26 2008 so I am almost 8 weeks post op and I have no feeling in my upper gums or the roof of my mouth. I also have extreme tooth sensitivity on all my upper teeth. My surgeon just keeps saying, oh it is still early, just wait. Not tr...

Hi guys! I have been reading these message boards for the past couple of years but I have never taken the time to actually post and get involved. They have been really helpful for me and I feel guilty for not posting my own story since there are people out there who could benefit from. I just had a ...

Hello, I am new to this message board but I have been reading through some of the many posts and this looks like a place I will be spending a lot of time over the next year or so. I am scheduled to get my jaw surgery in March 08 right now.. I am sure it will be delayed as everything is when it comes...