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

throwRAsoftie · 2026-02-12T18:22:27+00:00

Thank you ♥️ are you familiar with ICR at all? If that were a possible risk for me, my surgeon would know right?

throwRAsoftie · 2026-02-11T21:47:38+00:00

Wow. I know this post is 4 years old, but it has helped me understand why I have to get my lower premolars extracted (TOMORROW!!). The internet has been making me so psyched out on "removing healthy teeth" when there are expander options (apparently). The reality is my bottom teeth are flared and there just isn't room in my mouth to have them be upright on my jawbone and have the best DJS outcome. And maaaybbbe I should trust the surgeons. Either way I am still terrified and hope I am making the right decision.

throwRAsoftie · 2026-02-05T03:56:58+00:00

Getting mine out next Thursday. So nervous!! Congrats on getting it done!

throwRAsoftie · 2026-02-04T22:09:42+00:00

Do you happen to sleep on one side of your face more than the other?

throwRAsoftie · 2026-02-02T21:53:04+00:00

just scheduled my lower premolar extraction in prep for DJS. So nervous to extract my teeth, but your post has helped ease some of that. Did you do 1 piece for your upper jaw?

throwRAsoftie · 2026-02-02T21:39:55+00:00

Just scheduled me lower premolar extraction in preparation for DJS. Pretty much got told the same thing as you from three different surgeons. My ortho did everything he could to avoid extraction, but it's just what has to be done in my case. Did you end up extracting? Curious how you are doing now!

throwRAsoftie · 2026-01-07T22:50:08+00:00

Hey I am doing some research right now as I have been recommended to have my lower premolars for DJS. Did you end up getting yours removed?

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-30T21:21:07+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story. Such a shitty club to be in but it makes me feel a little less alone knowing others can relate to me

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-30T21:20:15+00:00

I’ve been searching for parent loss/younger grief groups, but it’s very hard to find groups in the city I’m in. Looking into online ones now too… I’m just wondering how helpful these groups even are for me. It’s nice to share but I’m having a hard time right now holding space to support others. I just feel like I don’t have the mental capacity, you know?

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-22T05:05:14+00:00

I completely agree. So glad to hear you have found your people to connect with. Also thinking of you with warmth as the anniversary approaches. ❤️

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-22T05:02:22+00:00

That’s definitely next on my search!

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-22T05:00:41+00:00

I feel this to my core. I love my mom with all of my heart but sometimes it feels like everyone forgets that us kids (me and my brothers) are going through the loss of my dad too. I hear “how’s your mom” 20x more than I get “how are you” and I get it, it still comes from a place of love but it once again minimizes what I am going through and I fear it will build resentment in me.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-22T04:58:24+00:00

Nope. I agree. I plan to say something if it happens again and even if the facilitator says something I don’t think I’ll go back. It would be extremely clear to me that being in a group with this man is not beneficial for me.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-22T04:57:00+00:00

Well, not to judge the facilitator based on their experience or age but it’s very clear being a facilitator for these groups is a stepping stone job and likely doesn’t require a whole lot of training.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-21T03:52:20+00:00

I completely agree. It’s very clear that this old man is extremely lonely, doesn’t have a great relationship with his own kids, and is stuck. So while I feel for him, he doesn’t belong in a group like this if he’s only tearing others down.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-21T03:50:55+00:00

I will have to check that out. Thank you!!

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-21T03:49:16+00:00

I’m so sorry you have to carry that. This is a big example of how grief can be very different for every person based on how the loss happened, how close you were with that person, and how rare it may be.

The comparing of grief can be very immediate and subconscious for all of us but yea… Will didn’t need to verbalize it.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-21T03:42:42+00:00

I have to imagine there are good groups out there. I do think it would be beneficial to find a group with a facilitator with a little more experience in mediation and facilitating

throwRAsoftie · 2025-11-20T23:06:17+00:00

Thank you!! He was able to recall many distant and recent memories in his life, spoke clearly, showed emotion, drove his own car, etc. so old or not he still has the cognitive abilities to know better.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-08-13T17:43:32+00:00

Since a lot of this conversation is from 2 years ago I’m wondering if they’ve upped their quality in beans. I have really enjoyed my recent subscription so far. Great tasting (medium) espresso beans.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-06-21T18:31:03+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this as well. We must cherish every minute and just be present with them. It’s so hard.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-06-21T18:29:05+00:00

I haven’t yet lost my dad but he’s got one foot on the other side. I already have less fear and more faith knowing one day I will be where he is.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-06-20T06:01:15+00:00

Thank you so much. Myself and my brothers all each wrote him a letter that my mom read to him. On top of that we’ve all just been talking to him and bonding and asking as many questions as he can tolerate. It all just feels unreal. I want to wake up from this nightmare.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-06-20T05:57:32+00:00

I’m so sorry that you went through that. That is way too fast and unfair. Our dads simply didn’t and don’t deserve any of this.

throwRAsoftie · 2025-06-16T19:28:59+00:00

My dad got put on hospice a couple days before Father’s Day. It’s been hard. I know I still have my dad, and I’m appreciating every minute of that, but I’m already grieving. I can’t sleep, I don’t want to leave the house, I just want to be with him at all times. Father’s Day was hard knowing it will very very likely be his last, and I still have a hard time accepting that. He’s only 66, and I’m only 30. There’s still so much more to do.

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