mikesaddress@hotmail.co.uk
Could you describe your situation and what you are trying to achieve?
I have fairly severe "craniofacial dystrophy" (narrow palate, underdeveloped maxilla, recessed mandible, teeth crowding / malocclusion, most wisdom teeth impacted, impaired "stuffy" nasal breathing, bags under eyes, "long" narrow face, some subtle TMJ-type symptoms more recently etc.).
Had conventional braces in my early teens, but this did nothing to help my face develop- I still had a "small mouth". I think I was subconsciously unsatisfied with the results at the time and never bothered wearing the retainers. I mean, only for a bit- it just felt pointless.
Luckily, I never had any extractions, although I had a root canal a few years ago on an upper molar, and am going in for a filling very soon on a lower molar.
Overall, I have been quite lucky regarding the amount of dental work that I've "needed" or been referred for over the years. I'm now 34.
Obviously, I would love to correct these issues as much as I can and achieve maximum forward facial growth and proper development, for health and aesthetic reasons.
Had conventional braces in my early teens, but this did nothing to help my face develop- I still had a "small mouth". I think I was subconsciously unsatisfied with the results at the time and never bothered wearing the retainers. I mean, only for a bit- it just felt pointless.
Luckily, I never had any extractions, although I had a root canal a few years ago on an upper molar, and am going in for a filling very soon on a lower molar.
Overall, I have been quite lucky regarding the amount of dental work that I've "needed" or been referred for over the years. I'm now 34.
Obviously, I would love to correct these issues as much as I can and achieve maximum forward facial growth and proper development, for health and aesthetic reasons.
Submission time
May 28, 2025 08:07 AM GMT+0
What Country/Region are you from?
South England, UK
What have your previously tried?
N/A
What is your name?
Mike Dunn (we've chatted a bit on Facebook)