Hi all,
So I had my 4 month (I think) appointment with my orthodontist this morning and the verdict is in: My problems cannot be fixed with orthodontics alone. I'm not quite sure how to feel about this! I think I always knew that I would end up needing a surgical solution but I am still quite scared of surgery.
I have another appointment booked for next week at which more x-rays will be taken (my teeth have moved extremely quickly) and the surgical plan will be worked out. I am not yet sure which surgeon she will recommend to bring in on this, but I will find out at the appointment. She did say I would be looking at double jaw surgery, and she is aware that I am very uncomfortable with the appearance of my lower jaw and my recessed upper as well, so she will take that into account. From now on she said she'll be preparing my teeth for surgery. Anyways, I will post an update and see if I can get a copy of my x-rays after the next appointment.
I've spent so long researching this it feels quite weird to finally have the support of a medical professional, but I feel heartened for the moment that something can be done, as I've been so incredibly depressed about my appearance and jaw pain lately. I know I don't look too abnormal to other people but I really can't stand to look at myself knowing what I know. Here's hoping that something good will finally happen!
