So I went to the ortho on Tuesday and she was really happy with everything and was poking around in my mouth for a long time - then she said 'Ok so 5 more turns then you're done' :
I let out a great big uggghhhh and she laughed... I didnt. That means I have made 34 turns totalling 8.5mm + 1mm in surgery so 9.5mm all up! After surgery my surgeon said very clearly that my ortho wanted 21 turns and that would be plenty. Pfft not even close! I was just really hoping to have this gap closed up a bit before my cousins wedding on Sept 26th. I just hope once I stop turning it closes up a little on its own (I've read this can happen).
So anyway, I at least got to make the appointment to get my braces on which will be the 28th August, which is exactly 6 weeks from the day I stop turning! I wasnt going to waste anymore time to get those suckers on! I will be getting clear on the top and normal ones on the bottom which seems to be the norm. I already feel like my mouth is full of metal so I have no idea how I'm going to go with braces on plus the expander? Lucky I get the braces on a Friday so I have the weekend to practice not drooling and speaking without looking like a complete weirdo.
On a positive note - my swelling has come down a bit more in the last 2 days so I feel more like myself now. Here is a comparison from before surgery to now. My nose looks wider and my cheeks are still a tad swollen but all in all I think my smile is going to be nice a big! Please excuse the tongue in the right picture, I have no idea where to put it when I smile.
And yes I do style my hair differntly, this is just a coincidence :)
Hey, looking good!!
ReplyDeleteThose orthodontists seem to always underestimate the number of turns. I think the rule of thumb should be to add 25% to whatever they tell you. For me, they told me 48 turns, and it ended up being 67 (almost 17mm!!!!).
As for the gap, I'm 2 weeks post-expansion now, and my gap has closed considerably. You'll notice a difference in a few days and I'm sure it'll be closed by the time you get your braces on!
Great writing!!
-Paul, from Paul's Excellent Jaw Adventure