 OT: Jaw Surgery, gettin my jaw broken tommorow... |
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| Aaron Cox |
 Jul 22 2004, 09:33 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California  |
just curious. anyone btdt? any dental professionals out there?
its not wired shut...... plates being put in, to correct an underbite.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) , should lose some poundage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) later guys... |
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| machina |
Jul 22 2004, 09:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848  |
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| Aaron Cox |
Jul 22 2004, 10:03 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
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| Jenny |
Jul 22 2004, 10:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
and I just posted about your braces in the teener thread...
Let me know how it goes. I'm supposed to don braces for 1.5 years, get my jaw broken, then wired shut for 6wks, then braces finally come off 6mos after that. Are you close to long beach? I'm vistiting my brother this weekend. Maybe we can stop by and be hungry with you. Misery loves company. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Good luck tomorrow. Jen |
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| Aaron Cox |
Jul 22 2004, 10:15 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Jenny @ Jul 22 2004, 09:11 PM) and I just posted about your braces in the teener thread... Let me know how it goes. I'm supposed to don braces for 1.5 years, get my jaw broken, then wired shut for 6wks, then braces finally come off 6mos after that. Are you close to long beach? I'm vistiting my brother this weekend. Maybe we can stop by and be hungry with you. Misery loves company. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Good luck tomorrow. Jen long beach is about an hour away from corona, but thanks for the offer . If youre as cool as youre brother than id love to meet you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) aaron |
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| vortrex |
Jul 22 2004, 10:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
how do they break your jaw?
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| Aaron Cox |
Jul 22 2004, 10:27 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(vortrex @ Jul 22 2004, 09:24 PM) how do they break your jaw? cousin guido and a louisville slugger (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) , i actually dont know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| soloracer |
Jul 23 2004, 12:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
From what I understand they saw the jawbone in 1/2 and slide the out part forward and the use screws to put it in place. I would like to straighten my teeth but they say they would have to move my jaw forward afterwards because I would have a large overbite. My top teeth tilt back currently but if straightend they would tilt slightly forward creating a space between my top and bottom teeth.
It was funny the first time I went to the orthodontist. They had me fill out a form that was obviously meant for someone younger. One question was "Has his voice changed?" so I asked the cute dental assistant "From when? This morning?" They then asked if I was happy with my profile which was something I've never been concerned about before. The doctor told me I was fortunate to have a really huge jaw (one of the biggest he has seen apparantly) and a decent "chin nub" because with my overbite I should have a recessed chin. So I asked if what he was telling me was that I had the jawbone of an ass. He laughed but I don't think he knew how to answer right away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) The only thing stopping me from getting the braces is the jaw surgury. I am told there is a risk of losing all sensation in your lower lip due to nerve damage. It would sort of be like the freezing you get at the dentist only it would be permanent. Good luck and let us know how everything works out. Maybe if it works for you I will reconsider getting mine done. |
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| Jenny |
Jul 23 2004, 12:07 AM
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nerve damage possiblilty is far less with hinged plate surgery, as opposed to wired jaw surgery. That's what my oral surgeon said about 2mos ago when I had my consultation. Don't know the specifics of it all though. I think he was trying to explain it in layman terms. Too bad it still doesn't make a lick of sense to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| vortrex |
Jul 23 2004, 12:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
the nerve damage can fix itself too. I had a facial injury and lost all feeling on one side of my face from my upper cheek bone down past my jaw to my neck. it was like being totally frozen by the dentist. it was like this for a little over a month and then one morning I woke up and it was all gone (a couple days before my facial surgery appt!).
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| tat2dphreak |
Jul 23 2004, 08:27 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I had the top jaw done(too narrow) and a friend is getting the same thing that you are... not fun, hang in there!
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| DipShit |
Jul 23 2004, 08:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 26-May 04 From: Cheyenne, WY Member No.: 2,107 |
I broke my jaw (on a diving board) and had it wired shut.
The best thing I found was to blend rasberrry shorbet and 7-Up together and suck it down with a straw. Haven't had the desire to have it since, but remember it was damn good. Best of luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| DNHunt |
Jul 23 2004, 09:15 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Aaron
Good luck. I've had about 5 patients that have had similar procedures done. None have had any nerve damage but the possiblity exists. Actually, that can happen from an injection and happens relatively frequently with wisdom tooth removal. The point is that there are risks with everything. We have to tell people all of the potential complications even thought they do not happen often. Things will be fine. Follow the surgeons instructions. Even if you feel great take it easy (you won't swell as much) and take your meds. Pain meds work best if you use them on schedule, and they don't have start all over again killing a lot of pain. Fruit smoothies. Also some of the body building drinks will get you lots of calories. The patients I have had do that surgery have had dramatic results and love their new look. It's almost as good as a new paint job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Dave |
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 23 2004, 10:16 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,084 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
all milkshakes you can drink without guilt. i'll have a t-bone and be thinking of you.
kevin |
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| MattR |
Jul 23 2004, 10:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right it's better than yours I could teach you But I have to charge |
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| maf914 |
Jul 23 2004, 10:57 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None 
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I remember in junior high school, in a P.E. class, a group of us were playing touch football. One guy was going long for a pass with a defender close behind. The pass was out of bounds, but they kept going. The reciever touched the ball and the defender gave him a tag-push right into a pole next to the field. Major impact. Broken jaw, but no concussion. Lots of blood from oral lacerations. He came back to school a few days later with his jaw wired shut. That was a big event for everyone in that class! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
Good luck to everyone planning on having their jaws broken this year. The kidney stone and subsequent removal by scope this past spring was enough medical excitement for me this year! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| MXMARK |
Jul 23 2004, 11:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Riverside, Ca. the new (951) Member No.: 1,656 |
Good luck Aaron, you can do it!!!! If you need anything you know where to reach me. Mark
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| Aaron Cox |
Jul 23 2004, 11:28 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
thanks guys! i got a very good surgeon. so...
I'm goin in! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) . i'll be in the hospital 2 nights. but ill check email if i can. thanks again guys/gals (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
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| Jenny |
Jul 23 2004, 11:35 AM
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good luck! We'll be thinkin' of you!
Jen |
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| djm914-6 |
Jul 23 2004, 12:44 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
Keep us posted too! I may be having the same thing done... actually, the reverse. My lower jaw sticks out too far so my bite is off. My upper and lower teeth collide. It doesn't sound like fun.
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