Here we go!

Hi there, I am writing this blog to express my thoughts about orthognathic surgery I must have. I am 41 years old, and attempted to get this surgery done when I was in my early twenties, but to no avail due to the outrageous cost. Just recently had braces put back on the begin the journey once again. I have an "open bite" and have been to over and over and over again that if I don't get thiscondition corrected that eventyally the molars will break out and lead to further problems. At the urging of my new dentist (who also had the surgery done in the day that your jaw was wired shut) I made an appointment with the orthodontist. I took both my wife and sister with me so that they could hear and understand the wild ass journey this would be if it proceeded forward. It was quite an interesting experience, because while I thought that I woudl just go in and talk to an orthodontist and get a fancy booklet about braces and orthognathic surgery, that was further from the truth. The ortho took xrays and photo's of my mug then took me into the consultation room. Back in the 90's, when I first started this it seemed like this part took weeks to get....needless to say wife and sis got a good look at the pressure created on my jaw everytime I bite. Before I knew it, I was having dental impressions made for my Oral Surgeon consultation in 2 weeks. I must say, I did enjoy the swift, decisive push to get me going on this again. I have been dreading the notion of being a dental cripple in my older age....

Today, I am about 3 weeks into braces and getting use to the irratation created by them and have been encouraged by so many of the amazing blogs out there on successful journey in this surgery.