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Reversing Extraction Method for Underbite to Prepare for Jaw Surgery. Long Island, NY
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Hello! So I've been on a super long journey trying...
EricaJulia90November 28, 2016
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Hello! So I've been on a super long journey trying to correct my underbite. Back in 2014 I was 23 and for years had jaw pain( didn't have a clue why) until I went to an orthodontist and was told I needed jaw surgery for a class III bite. I was initially freaked out, the thought of jaw surgery was absolutely terrifying. I did my research trying to find another solution. I got a few different opinions from several orthodontists and one suggest removing a lower bottom tooth and wearing braces and elastics. This at the time seemed like the easier and better option. 2 years later I'm really regretting this decision. I got my braces put on in august of 2014 and they came off January 2016. Since then I've been having jaw pain and tension when closing my mouth, eating and talking. My jaw is also asymmetrical, my lower jaw leans to right and is off center. Now I am looking into reversing everything that was done by the orthodontist and having braces put back on to prepare for jaw surgery. I have an appointment this Wednesday and Thursday to see an orthodontist to evaluate me. I'll update then. And pictures will soon follow :)
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December 11, 2016
Just this year i had two bicuspids removed to correct underbite...huge regret to what it has done to my face. I am looking to reversing this as well. Good luck to you!
December 12, 2016
Hello! So I did go to my appointment (3 consults actually) and every ortho is telling me that it is not possible to reverse my bite and open up the spaces. This sounded strange to me because I have read online of many orthodontists reversing extractions but I guess not everyone does it. Hopefully you will have more luck than me! I am still a candidate for saw surgery though because I have obvious jaw symmetry so that I will be moving forward with correcting my asymmetry. Did you wear braces and elastics to correct your bite? Was jaw surgery initially recommended for you?
December 12, 2016
Also forgot to add, I had one lower bottom front tooth removed to correct my underbite. Maybe that's why they can't open the space. Maybe it's different for bicuspids.
December 13, 2016
Jaw surgery has always been recommended. I am 32 now and one of the top invisalign in my area suggested extraction of both lower bicuspids. I was loving it! I have always had strong features but my cheeks and everything became more defined. Started beginning of March then all if a sudden everything just started dropping in July. I have what is called sunken in cheek. Complete nightmare.
I just had what i think will be my last visit to my original ortho this morning. My frustration is my concerns are noticable by everyone but him. He also said that the facial changes are impossible. He said this when i first noticed in Aug and again this morning even though one side is visibly different.
I just had what i think will be my last visit to my original ortho this morning. My frustration is my concerns are noticable by everyone but him. He also said that the facial changes are impossible. He said this when i first noticed in Aug and again this morning even though one side is visibly different.
December 13, 2016
I believe it will help if you narrow your search to orthos that utilize orthotropics... Really wish i would have heard of this sooner. I have to drive 45 min away but i found one and i have a consult tomorrow.
December 13, 2016
Oh and i did invisalign and orthopulse immediately after extraction. No complaints on those devices.
December 11, 2016
Oh and please update in method of correction. I have consultations this week
Good luck! Definitely let us know how your appointment goes.