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The CT scan clearly shows that in left jaw, the upper and lower bones are rubbing together. The right side is better, but not by much.
The consultant we spoke with told us that I am very close to needing surgery on my jaw. The dentist recommended Invisalign to correct my bite, and the consultant told us this is the best way to treat my condition.
We are concerned about this, since other things we have read on the internet say to avoid any kind of treatment that is irreversible (braces, surgery etc.).
I am confused and upset, because I could see for myself on the CT scan that there is no cartilage in the jaw joint, and do not know what I should do at this point. I don't want to spend in excess of $6K to do something that may help and may make it worse.
What do I do now????View Thread
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