discouraged underbiter
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:54 pm
I went to see my ortho today to get my sagittal appliance tightened. After wearing it for nearly ten months and not getting very visible results I asked my ortho when my bite would start to change. Much to my disapointment he stated that for all intents and purposes my bite has pretty much stabilized and the only way to fix it is through surgery. I asked about possibly camoflauging my bite by tipping teeth or extractions and he was against it. He also said surgery would be "crazy" and that I wouldn't want my jaw wired for 6 weeks. I'm quite upset that my ortho has pretty much given in and thinks the job is done. While I am not looking for surgery I do want to fix my underbite and not just live with it. While my sagittal appliance only cost $300 and didn't exactly break the bank, I feel like the last year or so was pretty much wasted. I'm supposed to go back in June for a checkup but am thinking I'm done with my ortho for good. I have a consulation set up for next thursday with a new ortho and will probrally go to a few more before I decide where my orthodantic journey will lead me. Sorry for the rambling, I just needed a place to vent and share my experience.