Sinus issues related to TMJ and Class III Malocclusion?

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I have been having chronic sinus issues lately, along with headaches and tooth pain. I've been told I needed surgery to correct my bite, but it just hasn't happened yet. Do sinus problems arise from TMJ and mis-aligned bites?
I was having everything from headaches, sinus problems, ear infections and vision problems. All this due to having a bad bite. I've been wearing braces since March and elastics (rubber bands) for the past 4 months. I've been symptom free for months now and it's been wonderful!! Can't believe the dentist has not suggested this for you. It's cheaper and easier then having the jaw surgery, that's my opinion!!

Hope this information helps and GOOD LUCK with whatever treatment you choose!!  (+ info)

class III malocclusion. braces without the accompanying orthographic surgery?

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I don't want this surgery for a couple of reasons:

1. I have a straight facial profile, and I don't feel the need to alter my jaw structure what so ever. I only have a SLIGHT underbite and crossbite.

2. The most important reason is that I don't have medical insurance. Surgery is not only not a welcome idea - it's not even possible.

Honestly, I am very happy with my jaw structure. My problem is my overly crowded teeth. All I want is my front incisors to be in place, and I would be more than happy.

Does anyone know of an orthodontist who would be willing to do work unethically, at request of the patient? I am willing to travel.
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Will I be able to get Invisalign with a Class III malocclusion to at least straighten my crooked teeth?

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I do not care so much about the "cross-bite" effect (upper teeth behind lower teeth by a couple of millimeters). It's apparently due to my lower jaw growing a bit larger/longer than the upper. I can deal with that if it cannot be corrected so fit the cross-bite issue in itself. I would like to deal with that non-surgically as much as possible, but otherwise, I just want to fill gaps that I have in my mouth and also straighten my crooked teeth. To complicate matters in the tooth straightening...I'm missing several teeth in the front that are basically causing the gaps. Each one is in a different area (two on top and two on bottom are missing...but none of them are next to one another). The teeth that my dentist said are missing...there is a gap there, but I do not see where it is enough room to get implants done. I've been told that anything like Invisalign would be done AFTER the implants.

Suggestions on what they might do? I know they'll let me know...I have an appointment at a very good place for August 12th. They do everything from implants to cosmetic dentistry...to Invisalign, gum surgery, etc. But my main concern is still getting my teeth straightened so that when I smile, they will look straight...even if I still keep the cross-bite.

I've also been told that with Invisalign, they could "slant" the teeth some to make the bite not as bad. I know that I need gum grafts on the front bottom gums...the gum has a good bit of recession there. Are they going to make me get that done first before the Invisalign/implants could be done? Two of the teeth in question that would need to be replaced with implants are in that area.
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Suffereing from acromioclavicular speperation class III atleast for 7+ months now and how much longer?

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How much longer do i have to wait its affected my life so much it hurts to do anything i used to enjoy even play guitar. If anyone out there has suffered similarly how long did it take you? I beleive my condition to be class III - class IV.
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I have untreated class 1 malocclusion. What's going to happen as the disease progresses and when?

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Presently, my only symptoms are occasional slightly loose front teeth which firm up when I stop using them and very very slight accompanying pain. If left untreated what could happen? And how long do I have until it does?
Most people have some degree of malocclusion, although it isn't usually serious enough to require treatment. Those who have more severe malocclusions may require orthodontic and sometimes surgical treatment to correct the problem. Correction of malocclusion may reduce risk of tooth decay and help relieve excessive pressure on the temporomandibular joint. Orthodontic treatment is also used to align for aesthetic reasons.

Malocclusions may be coupled with skeletal disharmony of the face, where the relations between the upper and lower jaws are not appropriate. In these cases the dental problem is, most of the time, derived from the skeletal disharmony.  (+ info)

Is there a non surgical way to fix class II mandibular malocclusion or names of Specialist?

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my son has this problem and they want to perform expensive surgery to correct it.
Depends on his age.

If he is about 6/7, then they can use his growth spur, use a headgear to arrest the growth of the maxilla and allow the mandible to grow.

Thus, the Class II malocclusion can be corrected.

However, if he is much older, he will need the surgery to correct the malocclusion.  (+ info)

How to relieve headache malocclusion class 3?

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i have a headache and i can't relieve
Over and underbite can definitely cause headache. Hopefully you are receiving treatment already.

My plan of attack is this:

First I take 600mg of Ibuprofen (any brand will do), along with 1000mg of Tylenol (generic is fine). This way you're hitting the headache in two ways: with an anti-inflammatory and a pain reducer. It will stop the inflammation in your head and raise your tolerance to what're called painful stimuli.

If that doesn't work after 2 doses (every 4-6 hours), I move on to my prescriptions. First I try 2 Midrins, which is a combination pain reducer, vein constrictor, and sedative. That usually does the trick. If it's a REALLY bad one, then I take a 10mg Maxalt melt with 50mg Indomethacin. Maxalt is what's called a triptan, which works on a certain part of your head where pain usually emulates, and indomethacin is a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Good luck, hope my "plan" works for you. Obviously you will need to get the prescription choices from a doctor. Don't worry - they're not narcotics so if you ask for them, you won't get yelled at.  (+ info)

So apparently I have a Class II malocclusion?

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Whats the deal here? Is it not possible to live with it? Am I doomed? How did people deal with this when there were no such things as orthodontics .
Class II malocclusion means you have an "overbite". It just means your top and bottom teeth are not aligned. You can live with it, as it is not really a real problem, just cosmetic. You are not doomed, and many people prefer to not fix the problem because surgery may be too expensive or just unnecessary.  (+ info)

is razoring and angle layering a common practice? Or would I have to find a high class salon to do it?

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I usually go to First Choice cause it's close to my house.
There is a great article on haircuts in the August Issue of Glamour Magazine. I recently read it. They said that you basically "get what you pay for" and must be careful of going to someone if they are going to razor cut your hair. It does not look good on all hair types and there are stylists that "go a little crazy" with the razor. You risk the chance of uneveness and getting split ends. There are techniques that will give the same punky, choppy effect without the risk of walking out of the salon looking like you went to "SuperCuts". I would email Glamour Magazine and request a copy of the August issue on Salons and Styles. Good Luck!  (+ info)

7 Year Old Son with Class III tendancy and crossbite. Is protraction face mask & expander effective?

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Just very curious about your experiences with protraction face mask and upper pallet spacers on 7 year old with underbite. He needs 8 mm of correction. We've been told he will have appliance and headgear for 1 full year. That's an eternity for headgear! Large financial investment and very concerned about his discomfort.

We trust the advice we've been given, but would appreciate hearing your experiences.

Thank you.
Yes it is very effective, but uncomfortable at first, but worth the trouble now to avoid surgery later, he can only go for surg at 18 years so it will avoid him being teased also  (+ info)

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