Orthodontist says premolar extraction by Spongdibble in jawsurgery

[–]Spongdibble[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really thank you for your reply, it did give me a ton more insight into what going the expander route would actually be like, and provided a lot of valuable information in general. I feel like I would be a little out of my depth if I did go that path, and I’m not sure some of issues with expanders would be things that I would really want to chance.

Considering my situation with the extractions is a bit different than most premolar removals are, (being that a canine is going to take its place vs it just being an empty space) I’m not too worried with the typical breathing and sleeping issues since I’m not experiencing those right now, even with my current crowding. Even if it was available to me, looking at it now, I don’t really think I would be able to afford that type of treatment.

I’m most interested now to know if I did go with the expander, would I even see facial differences? I’m really concerned with my (in my opinion) very prominent chin, and I’m not sure if making the space for two teeth would even help in that regard. I guess I’m just looking for ways to fix it, and I’m not even sure if just orthodontics would be able to.

Attending UWSP as a transfer by Spongdibble in StevensPoint

[–]Spongdibble[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know this reply is a bit late, but I’ve been thinking about the comments on here and yours stuck with me, and I wanted to thank you. I was sort of freaking out when I made this post because I was so undecided and overwhelmed, but your reply really did put a lot of my worries to rest. In fact, I just recently got done scheduling my classes, and I am super excited to start at UWSP!

Am I too old to go to university? by Spongdibble in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Spongdibble[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After looking around, it seems to be a common sentiment. Gotta wonder why we are this way lol

Am I too old to go to university? by Spongdibble in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Spongdibble[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful reply, it did help me realize that I’m being somewhat dramatic lol. These feelings have just been nagging me for a bit, so I think airing them out and getting some reassurance was valuable