Thoughts on my journey with adult braces, my growing family, and my acceptance of jaw surgery. Translation? Overbite, recessed chin, and a gummy smile. Sunday, September 27, 2009. Pearly whites and a big belly. I love, love, love having my braces off! To God be the glory, great things he had done! My blo.

I look forward to it every day.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Being able to bite into a piece of bread and come away with the bitten piece remaining inside your mouth. Always and still fascinates me. People with good teeth take this for granted. I used to break bread off using my fingers and put small pieces into my mouth to chew. But all is good with the bite. Saturday, November 12, 2011.

On the one hand, the worst of the BSSO aftermath is over and done with - after a five month marathon of meetings with the acupuncturist, the dentist, the surgeon, the tooth cleaning fairy, two sets of physiotherapists who took turns massaging my aching jaw muscles from the inside, and last and least, my orthodontist. I asked him whether he had any idea why t.

A journey into the depths of orthodontistry. I committed the ultimate faux pas last week and missed my appointment at the dental hospital. I still have to get an inside wire fitted on my bottom set of teeth. Well the braces are out and the retainers are in.

Keeping my eye on the prize. Thursday, May 5, 2011. I hope everyone is doing well. It was so nice to not think about my jaw for a few months. One last thing, I saw some old pictures of my teeth and after that I was so glad I had this done. Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Guess what happened today! Thursday, September 16, 2010. Surprise, No Loose Screws. Actually, I feel fantastic now! I am re.

surgery involves upper jaw, lower jaw, chin and roof expansion. Friday, June 3, 2011. So has been quite a while since i posted, as there wasnt. Really any change as after I saw the new surgeon Dr. I was basically in a holding pattern. So i was on a 2 year waiting list for the complete joint replacement surgery. So in April I had my 1 year follow up appointment. The surgeon can insert sur.

Beginning My Mandibular Advancement Journey! Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Sorry for the late response! I want to apologize for the delay on all your questions. I tried to answer them all at once but if there is something that I forgot, please let me know. You may either email directly to that account or post questions here.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Some advice for anyone undergoing a total reconstruction - make sure at the outset that you and your posthedontist are on the exact same page. I mean, get into the details. Find out what types of crowns your prosthodontist will use and be clear about what color you want. This may require some strategic planning of using whitening agents. This will save you time and headaches in the long run. Saturday, February 27, 2010.

It includes 4 rounds of braces over 12 years and upper jaw orthognathic advancement. My surgery is 3 days after this blog starts so it will be mostly about my surgery. First off, this is a horrible picture of me. Born in Springfield, OH. Lived in Columbus, OH - Chicago, IL - Akron, OH. Putting Money Where My Mouth Is.