It is both good and bad that I haven't had news to write about. Good in the sense that everything has healed and progressed correctly. Bad in the sense that I haven't had much to update you on, including a new surgery date.
Good News
The gap is nearly gone! It closed up pretty quickly once Dr. S started putting power chains (connected rubber band chain) on the braces.
My expander is out! After a couple of back-and-forths between the doctors, it was taken out last Tuesday. I'm not quite such a metal mouth anymore. :)
Both doctors are happy with how things are progressing. They haven't always been on the same page, but never to a point of concern. They have worked together many times before and communicate often. I have complete faith in both of them.
My jaw is definitely wide enough. The next steps of the process is for the orthodontist to continue to round out the shape of the upper jaw.
My teeth are touching on both sides. The bite is still off, but I have more than just two molars touching! It is still a strange sensation for me. I am not comfortable or used to chewing on the left side of my mouth yet, but I think that will just take a little getting used to.
Not As Good News
The next surgery date is still up in the air. We are certainly getting closer, but neither doctor is wanting to give us a time frame. I understand that this whole process depends on how I progress, so they can't give me a precise date. So, everybody cross your fingers that we can get it done in 2014! That means the deductible would already be met for insurance, and I would be able recover and move on sooner rather than later. That being said, I do not want to rush them or the process because I want this done right!
Hopefully, there will be a reason to update this blog more often in the next few months! :)
