Had an upper jaw surgery over two years ago and two revisions for suspected non-unions. Now, 10 months after the second revision, and as in the video, the upper jaw still seems to move under stress (I'm biting down on a plastic floss pick - that's the only point of contact between the teeth). The surgeon believes everything is okay and claims he doesn't see it in person. What do you think based on the video?
I’m not opposed to getting djs but it’s obviously way more expensive and although my jaw is probably a little recessed, I had braces as a young kid to make my teeth aligned for it. So it would likely be a 1 year process with visilign to reverse what’s been done. Be honest and don’t be afraid to hurt my feelings! FYI I’m currently 18.5% bodyfat and will be cutting to 12-13%.
Last year, I spent a fair amount of time and money (6 months or so) looking into the possibility of jaw surgery. I was treated with camouflage orthodontics for a Class II skeletal and dental malocclusion as a teen (basically a bad overbite and recessed lower jaw), but I’ve never been happy with the results. Now at 33 and with a host of breathing and postural issues (confirmed by two ENTs) I’m strongly considering getting jaw surgery to correct the underlying skeletal issue.
I have a few different options: one OMS suggested DJS would be the simplest solution for me, though also said I could go for expansion and LJS if I wanted to spend more time and money on things; another suggested LJS only with sliding genioplasty for facial balance; and another recommended beginning with a turbinate procedure and sleep apnoea appliance before going the jaw surgery route. I’ve trialled an appliance for a couple of months and it does genuinely make a difference to my sleep and restfulness, but it’s only temporary, and doesn’t do anything for when I’m awake.
Thankfully, my insurance would cover any of these options if i decide to pursue them. However, the more I look into this field, the more turned off I become. Sooo much of the rhetoric online seems to stem from the incel/looksmaxxing community, and it’s frustrating that several specialists I spoke to in researching my options seemed to think this was my motivation. It has made getting medical treatment all the more time consuming, as I’ve had to plead my case much more than necessary to get the assessments I’ve needed (all of which have confirmed that yes, the skeletal issue is still there and was not fixed with orthodontics).
I just want to be able to breath without jutting my lower jaw forward and flaring my nostrils 24/7 😭 Those of you who’ve been looking into jaw surgery for medical reasons, what has your experience been like given the current zeitgeist online?
This is my teeth at its usual resting position
I’m wondering what the process would be like for someone buying kaiser insurance not through an employer. I don’t have a job that provides Kaiser, they provide United. I want to start the process of getting jaw surgery and heard Kaiser was my best choice when it comes to cost and likelihood of coverage for the procedure. I would like some advice on this topic as I am not well educated on health insurance and don’t often hear about people purchasing their own.
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thanks for stopping by to read my post :)
There’s 7 weeks left until my jaw surgery. I’ll be flying to South Korea, to get a double jaw surgery and genioplasty. ( maxillary impaction + BSSO + genioplasty )
I’m quite scared to be honest, i’m not quite sure how to prepare, what things to buy, and if there are any unforeseen situations that maybe i need to prepare for ?
If anyone has any helpful advice ! i’ll be super thankful 🤍🫶 If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
I hate my side profile and gummy smile. I've seen two orthos who recommended just braces for my TMJ and overbite, and Ive seen an ENT specialist who only recommended a surgery for my deviated septum. All of them have stated that if I were their child, they would neverr recommend jaw surgery for me.
I have no problem sleeping, but I do find it difficult to keep my mouth closed during sleeping and additional teeth grinding issues, which they said was due to the nose issues and crooked teeth.
I have an upcoming braces + TADS appointment this week but Im second guessing it right now.
Here Is a Side Profile now
DJS+Genio at the end of November 2025.
Still have weird feelings around my mouth and palate but my feelings are all back, no complete loss of sensation anywhere.
6mm mandibular advancement, maxilla was impacted 5mm upward, advanced 2mm and tilted upward on one side to correct its angle. I don't remember how much my chin was advanced.
My bite is now perfect. I do not snore anymore. Breathing through my nose is much more easier now also.
I was under anesthesia for 5 hours and sent back home the same day, under the direct supervision of my relatives for 72hrs.
I got this surgery at 40yo, recovery for the first two weeks was a bitch but manageable. Took me 4-5 weeks to go back to work (I work in sales).
I am in Montreal, Canada. Cost of surgery was 0$, fully covered by our standard universal healthcare system. Took a year to get surgery after being added to the waiting list by my surgeon.
Let me know if you have any question!
My jaw is tilted up towards my right side (left side in pics). I have slight TMJ issues on my left (right in pics) and I’m not sure if it’s my jaw or muscle imbalance. I can also feel that my teeth touch more on the right (left in pics)
Would love any insight from anyone who was recessed like this and what procedures you got!
I have an in person consultation for sliding genioplasty next month because I also want to fix my side profile and jawline for aesthetics, but I'm not sure if it will help fix the asymmetry.
Any suggestions on what to do? I want to avoid jaw surgery if possible but if you think I need it let me know :<
I’m a 21-year-old male and I feel like I have a “bad” jaw, which has really affected my confidence.
I’ve seen different dentists—one said I need surgery, while the other two recommended braces. I ended up getting jaw braces when I was 17 and wore them for one year after that i got normal braces and wore them for 1 year. My jaw improved, but it’s still not in the shape I want.
I’m not sure if my jaw causes any medical issues, but I do feel unattractive because of it. I’m considering surgery for both aesthetic reasons and to prevent any potential future problems.
I’m not sure what kind of surgery I would need, or if I even need surgery at all.
I need some advice. Thanks!
Being discharged after 2 nights in hostpial- man this is going to be a rough recovery. Breathing is hard, congested like hell (turns out I had a sinus infection too). Waking up after surgery was honestly horrible, I felt like I was drowning with my mouth banded shut, in pain and confused. Feel better now but I can't wait to feel normal again. I look and feel like a rectangle balloon! Could use any advice for when I'm home and well wishes :)
Just to give some insight on what i’m going through, for the last 6 years i’ve been experiencing really bad jaw pain, ranging from 6-10/10 pain daily. My tmj gets really really tight and pops frequently, my jaw is constantly sore, and my mouth guard barely helps relieve pain anymore. Around about a year ago my ortho suggested that I get surgery after my jaw is done growing (im 17M), but to my surprise today, he told me that I should stay away from surgery, despite the fact that my maxilla is severely recessed and my mandible is overgrown, which he said is a leading factor for my excessive pain. I feel like i’m at a loss because I want surgery for both medical and aesthetic reasons. Should I schedule an appointment with a orthognathic surgeon and see what they think? I’m just really confused as to why my orthodontist strayed away from the idea of me needing surgery.
Am I cooked
Is my chin super recessed
Please give your options should I start mewing
Or surgery braces what do I need to make it better
Hello, its been two weeks since Ive had my MMA surgery and finally I have the X-rays, tbh doctors are infamous for gaslighting when it comes to their work so I rather get outside opinion on how do things look! I’m confused on why the Genio or chin cut is not even but don’t know if its normal
33 days after undergoing DJS (Le Fort I), I’m noticing that my lower teeth move somehow sideways when fully opening my mouth. I’m not sure how normal this is. It’s lke my lower jaw moves slightly laterally (left-right) when opening/closing my mouth, and not only vertically. I can see how the midline of my lower teeth moves relative to the midlineof my upper teeth.
J'ai (30F) subit un avancement mandibulaire pour corriger une retrognathie. À mon réveil mon chirurgien s'est dit satisfait et m'a annoncé un avancement de mon menton de 8mm en plus de l'avancement de ma machoire, j'ai trouvé ça beaucoup.
Je trouve mon apparence mieux qu'avant mais ne suit pas pleinement satisfaite, je sais qu'il y a encore des gonflements donc j'essaye d'être patiente. Pour le moment je trouve mon menton plat et ma lèvre inferieur trop fine. Donnez votre avis objectif.