Metal Mouth Message Board

hello i see that you have an expandeer and was just wondering if you needed surgery along with it? also how was it to wear? i was told i would probabl need to wear one during my treatment thanks for any reply trw2

thanks for the replys. i go dec 6 to get the molds done i hope i get the same relief as you people did How are the braces going any regrets from anyone?

Hello just had a new consult ortho wants me to do splint therapy for tmj to se if that will relieve my tmj.I am wondering if any one else has had this and how well did it work for you Thanks trw20

hello I have not posted any thing in a long time but have been reading many of the stories. I think like every one else that this is a great site that has kinda helped me talk my self into braces.I am hoping that maybe they can help my tmj. I have an appt on nov 6 to see what the sentence may be I a...

I just had an ortho consult recently that said she could possibly do treatment without surgery. She said it was not ideal for me but would more than likely relieve the tmj trouble.It would be nice if they could give definate answers. thanks for the replys trw2

Hello i am new to this site and am looking for opinions about getting surgery for tmj.Iwould like to hear from other to see if they regret having surgery.I was told that I should have upper jaw surgery then braces . I dont mind the idea of braces but really dont want the surgery or the expander. the...

thanks for the replys. i am hoping to find a treatment option without surgery. I have had two orthos tell me i should have surgery first to widen my upper jaw then braces to correct my bite.I dont mind the idea of braces but realy dont want surgery.

I am new here and in need of info about tmj treatment. I am wondering about others experiance with upper jaw surgery with pallatal expansion. and also has anyone just had braces without surgery to treat tmj

i am looking for info about tmj has any one here ever been treated for tmj with braces