By: Couple of Cents

Couple of Cents — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:01:56 +0000

I am not aware of that one, but my husband did have his nose done. He says if he had to do it again, he would. He feels it was well worth it.
I have a breathing mask on the way for me. I hope I like it better than a lot of other people I know that hate it too…
Good luck.

By: the wind

the wind — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:44:30 +0000

try your dentist about a tap

By: Cindy B

Cindy B — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:46:04 +0000

I had a mandibular advancement back in the day when they still wired your mouth shut for 6 weeks. (Many surgeons now opt for a screw and plate closure along with tight rubber bands that allow more mouth movement and a little more eating options!)
I did have about a year of orthodontics before I could have it done, incidentally, so it was not a quick fix by any means.
The surgery itself sounded far worse than it actually was. The most pain I had was like a dull headache in my jaw area. Pain management was not a problem at all. I did miss eating what I wanted and lost significant weight. (What I would do to have that happen now!!!) I missed yawning the most, though!
It did fix my sleep apnea completely. I have never even snored since. It was well worth it for me.
My 5 year old had tonsils and adenoids removed for the same reason (sleep apnea) with good results as well. I had previously had that surgery, and it was much more painful than the mandibular advancement.
I hope this helps! Best of luck to you!

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