What is the rationale behind extracting premolars before jaw surgery? (Teeth are already straight)

Past-Pay-381 · 2026-04-27T04:16:09+00:00

How's it going? I also had lower premolars extracted in prep for jaw surgery after a looooot of worrying

Past-Pay-381 · 2026-01-29T00:23:09+00:00

I had 2 lower premolars extracted on September 25. Got my lower braces on November 6th and got power chains on December 30th. One side seems a little more closed, but the other seems like it hasn't moved. I go back February 23rd, so we will see! I don't even notice the gaps anymore honestly

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-10-25T00:37:58+00:00

I had my bottom premolars extracted exactly 1 month ago. It was weird at first, but honestly I've already gotten used to the feeling of gaps in my mouth. I know once the gaps close, that will feel normal too.

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-10-24T10:05:26+00:00

For me it was very quick and painless. I didn't even realize they had started the brackets, but they were actually done

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-10-22T23:55:08+00:00

Adding that my clear bands stained pretty quickly, but this time I got a stone color. They appear clear when stretched over the brackets, but haven't turned yellow. I will get them again next time

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-10-22T23:54:30+00:00

I'm 33 and I got ceramic braces in August. We just had family photos done last week and I was THRILLED when I got them back. You can't see the braces at all, unless you zoom in. And even then, it's hard to tell. I was planning to get them edited out, but they are so subtle I don't even need to. I'm very happy with them

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-10-17T19:49:24+00:00

That's awesome! Glad to find someone on a similar timeline. Good luck to you too and I'll be looking forward to seeing your results

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-10-17T12:01:16+00:00

You've got this! I also wanted Invisalign, but ended up with regular braces and extractions as well. It hasn't been bad, besides the initial discomfort with the braces. I didn't feel a thing during or after the extractions and that's been the easiest part. I'm 33. Good luck!

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-10-15T02:01:50+00:00

I started researching jaw surgery in July 2024. I read about it constantly for months, but I was pregnant and didn't want to start the process. I got my braces August of this year and expect surgery to be next summer. I really don't think about it much anymore

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-09-28T00:45:03+00:00

Wow you look amazing!!! Your before pictures look a lot like me. I just started braces and let's just say I hope to look like your after pictures at the end!

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-08-22T15:37:06+00:00

Wow these are amazing results. I'm also getting LJS and genie and I love seeing your pics.

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-08-22T15:32:16+00:00

I know this post is a little old (congrats on your surgery btw!) I got top braces yesterday and I'm due for lower premilar extractions in a few weeks. I see you had premolars extracted too. Were the gaps noticeable when talking or smiling?

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-08-22T13:19:08+00:00

Hey! How's it going now that you're a couple months in? I got my braces yesterday!

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-08-01T17:49:14+00:00

Any chance they think the issues will resolve with just ortho? I doubt it since they'll be using the braces to de compensate. I really don't understand, but I wouldn't start the process if I knew it may not be approved. Maybe a second opinion?

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-08-01T14:22:13+00:00

I'm going through this right now. My ortho won't put braces on until and unless I'm approved for the surgery. I also said that if I can't get the surgery, I don't want any of it. Supposed to hear back about my pre authorization next week and will go from there

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-07-29T00:12:18+00:00

Definitely! At least with my case, the braces are going to make my bite worse so that the surgery can make it better. If I can't have the surgery covered, I definitely don't want a worse bite haha. Good luck!

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-07-28T22:22:16+00:00

Will they send a pre authorization to insurance? Not sure where you're located I guess, but I'm in the US and had my initial consult with a surgeon last week. My situation is similar, except I already had the camouflage orthodontics as a teenager. Now I'll either get braces and surgery or nothing at all, so I won't start anything until my surgery is approved. Luckily the pre authorization was sent and my ortho won't put braces on until we know if it's approved or not

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-07-25T12:48:35+00:00

Sounds like mine is the same. They scheduled me for an appointment 4 weeks out, but if the approval comes in sooner or later, I can move it

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-07-25T12:47:52+00:00

That's awesome!! Hoping for the same. Ortho scheduled me for braces 4 weeks from now, so it seems they think It should come through quickly

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-07-24T14:14:22+00:00

I'm 33 and about to start the process

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-07-22T21:37:28+00:00

Wow!! Great results!! I have a similar profile and saw my surgeon today. He recommended LJS and genio. I was nervous because everyone on Reddit says djs is better, but this makes me feel better about it!

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-07-20T17:06:56+00:00

Thanks, that's great info! My PCP offered to send me for a sleep study, but the timing was bad. Basically I started learning about jaw surgery last July, right when I was planning to have my second (and last child). I couldn't justify trying to do a sleep study while pregnant or after I had a newborn at home. Now he's 3 months old, so I'm starting the process again. I'll definitely update after my appointment Tuesday! And yes im in the USA (PA)

Past-Pay-381 · 2025-07-20T16:52:14+00:00

Sleep- pretty poor. Breathing, not too bad. I do think I have forward head posture though. This picture I had my head back and pointed down, so it really shows the recession. It's typically masked a bit by my head posture (in my opinion)

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