So today was the first visit to the orthodontists, and it went well also. He said the bruising is a lot worse than most peeps (see George, perhaps yours won't be so bad after all..) but agreed that my progress was really good and looked happy with the result so far. Best of all, he said it probably would only take a couple of months of work before de-bonding!!!! Then he abandoned the elastics at the front altogether, so I now have 2 sets a bit further back, just to close the slight open occlusion on the right. Have taken the non-elastic opportunity to include a few shots of my amazingly straight and CLASS I teeth for you all (as well as some more of that bruising:
My lip still sags a little on the upper right (left in the picture) as the stitches still pull somewhat. I'm sure this will be better.
As far as numbness goes, I can't feel the left side of my nose/cheek junction, and a spot on my hard palate on the left, but generally most sensation is intact. Swelling-wise it's not too bad and has gone down quite a lot, so looking a little more like myself:
Next appointment is in 2 weeks, in the combined clinic with OS and ortho. I can't wait to see my ortho that has been doing all my treatment after her exams are finished, I'm sure she will be very happy with her hard work!
I need to start thinking about doing some work now, as think the way I'm feeling/things are progressing I should be alright to get back to school for the new term a week on Monday. I also have my session with the counsellor next Wednesday - will see what she makes of it!
I also have finally joined the ranks and finally got round to watching Season 1 of 24. And am thoroughly addicted!
10 comments:
Wow, you look marvelous, I just love your smile. Your result is just amazing.
I still smile like a chipmunk after six weeks. I hope my ortho will be able to place temporary teeth in front of my new gum, so I can have a better smile.
You've had a pretty marvelous recovery thus far, V and the good news just keeps on coming :)
Beautiful, beautiful class 1 bite` Yay! *sigh* ;)
The difference is astonishing! Looks like the OS and ortho did excellent work. Very pleased it's all going well for you :)
You look great! Your bruising/swelling isn't bad at all. How are you feeling about your new look? I love mine! Crazy how we change over night!!
You look beautiful! Wow, what does it feel like to have your teeth fit together correctly? I can't wait for that. It looks like you are feeling much better. Yay!
Great! I should have come to visit you and your surgeon. lol I am very happy for you. : )
Wow! You look great. Your recovery seems to be progressing really well! It's amazing how everyone is different. I'm at 4 weeks and my swelling keeps coming and going.
Look at that amazing bite! How incredible!
Oh my gosh! I can't believe I missed your big surgery day and all this development!
You are looking absolutely wonderful! I can't believe this is at 10 days! Wow! You're looking amazing!
wow. i'm always having second thoughts about whether or not to go through with this, but after reading your blog and seeing the results it just pushes me even more!! u look great :)
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