Dec 27th 2008!

On Dec 8th I went to the periodontist..I was being treated for a minor gum issue which has since been taken careof..I have been cleared by the periodontist to get the braces on Feb 27th.Im looking forward to getting the process started...Also was told that I will very likely require jaw surgery to move my lower jaw ahead 8 mm to correct my 8mm overbite.im an adult and was told braces alone would likely just straighten the teeth and do nothing for the bite.I have decided that if my insurance will cover the surgery im going to go for it..I have been doing some research and it really doesn't look too bad.I have been collecting lots of information and since I would be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks I have a bunch of smothie recipes collected.I also have a list of needed supplies but surgery wont be for at least a year as my teeth ned to be straightened first.I have an appointed in Feb with an oral surgeon and will find out for sure what will need to be done..

PICTURES BEFORE BRACES DEC 2008

Well back in September I decided to do something about my crooked teeth and my overbite.I grind my teeth and find it hard to chew food..I also have a lot of earaches and headaches which I was told could be cause by my overbite as it puts extra pressure on the jaw!Anyway I was given basically 2 options..1) 2 years in braces2) 1 year in braces , followed by jaw surgery then another 6 months in braces!Initally I was going with option 1 but I have had time to think and I've been doing some research ..I'm thinking if its necessary to fix the problems I am better off to consider surgery.However I am going to see what braces alone can do for me first!I had some dental work that needed to bompleted before the braces go on.in July I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed under general..I went to the periodontist several times to have a minor gum issue taken of.Also had some fillings that needed to be done so now all that is complete.My braces will be going on, feb 17th 2009.I plan to take daily pictures to add just so I can see how things are progressing..So please check back often..e c