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A couple of you have known my story ( viewtopic.php?t=20191 ) -- well, today I had the oral surgeon consult, and am set up to have 2 upper bicuspid extractions Fri afternoon at 2 under sedation That was the earliest they had, otherwise I would have had to wait til next Wed...and if I'm doing it I want to get it overwith and 're-start' my braces journey!!! So I need to call and set up appt with ortho next week late, to get my wire back on the entire top and I think my lower braces on
I'm just looking for a little reassurance that I'm making the right decision !! Tell me that my gaps will close completely! and that my facial profile won't change for the worst!!!! and this will fix my overbite!!!! I know, you can't really tell me any of those things! I feel like it's the right option for me, I'm just a little scared of the final outcome I'm the kind of person that plans things, and likes to know what's going on when , so this journey is a little tough for me!... I do fear the unknown, and admit it! lol Sort of excited and nervous at the same time!
Oh you poor thing. I know exactly how you feel I had 3 teeth removed prior to being braced and i think that decision was harder than having braces put on.
I have noticed a slight (very slight) change in my face, but in a good way. And im trusting my ortho when he says all the gaps will close.
Caseym wrote: Oh you poor thing. I know exactly how you feel I had 3 teeth removed prior to being braced and i think that decision was harder than having braces put on.
I have noticed a slight (very slight) change in my face, but in a good way. And im trusting my ortho when he says all the gaps will close.
Try not to worry
Casey - thanks! and I think you are right about it being a tough decision (although it took me 10+ years to finally look into orthodontics seriously!)
KK wrote:JF this has been a tough time for you ... but I reckon you're doing what is best. Trust your ortho and here's to your gaps closing quickly and your profile being excellent!
Every best wish with your extractions and here's to a smooth recovery! Will be sending positive energy your directions for Friday afternoon!
I'll take all the good vibes and positive energy you can send!!! I'm sure it won't be as bad as I'm imagining.....but the next 2 weeks, I'm not really looking forward to! Between the extractions and then getting the lowers on and prob elastics- I had a headache for almost 1 week after the tops went on....so atleast I know what to expect! btw-what's the 'usual' time frame from extractions to getting the wire back on and starting elastics???
well, today's the big day !!! only 3.5 hours left.......
Getting a sickening feeling in my belly.....but I know it's all for a good cause just keep telling myself it's the right thing to do to get that atleast almost perfect smile !
I am sooo thirsty! LOL --- got up at 5am and ate a breakfast - since I can't eat or drink for 8 hours b4 surgery.......
I'll let you guys know later tonight or tomorrow how things go!!! Fingers crossed
Well, they're out!!!! and I'm gonna stick them under my pillow tonight!!! ROFL
A little sore, have had ice on and off since I got home....was able to eat some choc pudding, yogurt and a baked potatoe tonight....
I have 1 stitch in each whole that will dissolve on their own... and actually the doctor just called to see how I was doing!!! Now that was a nice surprise!
off to take a tylenol with codeine for the night
Wow congrats! I was too chicken to go through with my "optional" extraction... you've definitely inspired me! You should get a new car under your pillow for that one!
verticaltrailmix wrote:Wow congrats! I was too chicken to go through with my "optional" extraction... you've definitely inspired me! You should get a new car under your pillow for that one!
LOL - Thanks!!!! A new 2 door would be nice!! ROFL
So far so good....my jaw's a little achy but the norm I suspect... moved off the pain pills today onto Motrin and will even try a chicken breast for dinner tonight Thanks for the well wishes !!!!
under sedation 
I had 3 teeth removed prior to being braced and i think that decision was harder than having braces put on. 
Will be sending positive energy your directions for Friday afternoon! 
