Well, tomorrow is finally the BIG day! I go see the dental surgeon for a consult! I realize that I am approaching this process backwards. Typically patients see their orthodontist and get referred to a dental surgeon if they feel that orthodontics alone will not fix the problem. Im my case, I am seeing the surgeon first, as he was the one who suggested the surgery in the first place when I was 17. I guess this wouldn't be the first time I did something 'my way!'
I am excited and scared at the same time (hence the Rolling Stones reference 'Mixed Emotions'). What if the procedure will be too complex? What if I am the only person he has seen with this type of bite problem? What if OHIP and my insurance don't cover the procedure? What if aliens come and take over the world? (added that one to see if you are still following along!)
I have decided to add a few pictures to this blog before starting this (possible) journey to jaw surgery. This is the part that I love seeing on other blogs!
This is me smiling! This picture was reversed in my phone camera, so my jaw really juts out to the left. See how my upper lip is fixed on one side, and the lower lip is on the other side?
This is how my teeth line up. My front left tooth hits my bottom tooth and is slowly wearing away the bottom of the tooth! What you can't see in this picture is that because of having orthodontics TWICE as a teanager, my back molars seem to line up fine. My 'centre' is off by a lot! I'll see if I can get the actual measurement when I see the Dr. tomorrow.
So wish me luck everyone! I hope I get great news tomorrow :)
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