I survived the six weeks between surgeon and ortho appointments without anything going awry.
The surgeon's appointment was just another check up. It was informational, but as quick as it could possibly be. Dr. M asked how things were going, and I said all was well except the gums above my molars feel hot when I brush my teeth. He said this is just the tight scar tissue still healing. It was normal, but I should try not to hit the gums as much. After looking at my bite, Dr. M said my jaw was definitely wide enough now! He will be taking a step back now, and Dr. S brings my teeth back together and in position for the second surgery.
Yesterday was my first appointment after getting the braces on.
The braces haven't been a huge burden since I've had them twice before, but that doesn't mean I'm loving them. I've had to trade in all my gum for mints, and be really careful about what I eat because everything seems to get stuck in my metal mouth. Plus, being completely honest, I think the soreness from the braces have caused me more pain than recovering from SARPE. That's not even including the "pain" of trying to keep my teeth and braces clean all the time.
I was a little nervous about being sore at this appointment because my teeth were extremely sore this weekend. But that is totally my own fault! After going out for a friend's amazing bachelorette party this weekend, I snacked on some Synder's pretzel pieces. Lesson! Learned! Those are way too hard for my jaw at the moment! I woke up the next day feeling like I had been chewing rocks the entire night!
Luckily, all is well! Even after Dr. S put on some new wires and a rubberband chain, which tightens the braces, I am not hurting too much.
I'm very happy that both doctors seem to be happy with how things are progressing! I will see the orthodontist in June and surgeon in July.
Until then - think happy thoughts!
P.S. I had totally wanted to post this on my first braces post, but it still applies with all the braces and expander. : ) Here's a throwback for any 90s kids!
