I had another consult a few years ago to find out if there was anything that could be done. I was told jaw surgery and braces would give me the best results, but I had the option of just doing braces. The price is what stopped me. I told myself I would just have to be satisfied with my teeth, and I asked myself why I was even complaining in the first place.
Some years went by, and I still hated seeing pictures of me from the side. My mom got veneers on her top front 8 teeth, and I told myself if worse came to worse I would just do that when I had the money. I may have gone that route, but suddenly my front bottom tooth started to hit against my top upper tooth, just on one side. Then I started chipping that bottom tooth. Enough was enough, something was wrong with my bite now (even though I was still wearing my retainers at night). My mom works in a dental office and recommended that I go see the ortho their office recommends patients to. I decided that even if the price was high, now was the time to fix things the way I wanted, even if surgery would be required.
The ortho was great! He listened to my list of complaints and examined my teeth and bite. He said he knew and saw what I was talking about. He had me get x-rays and mold of my teeth and then we discussed a treatment plan. Never once was surgery mentioned. He told me that over time my bite had deepend and that it could be corrected with a new retainer, but if I wanted to truly fix my bite I would need braces for 2 more years. He also explained that when he brings my front upper teeth forward (so they don't tilt inwards anymore) my overjet will increase. He showed me a model of how they can move my top jaw/arch back slightly using mini screws called TAD's, so I will no longer have an overjet. That is the treatment plan we decided on.
I had never heard of Damon braces, but it ends up that is what they use in that office. So far I am so happy with the results I have seen with the Damons! They are so much easier to put on and adjust than regular braces. There are no metal ties or rubberbands, so no monthly tightening! I only go in every 8 weeks or so. It only takes a few minutes (seconds?) to pop one archwire out and replace it with another. And I am already very happy with my smile. It looks so much broader now! I recommend Damon braces to anyone that asks. The best part about them is teeth usually do not need to be extracted...anyways...
So now I am getting a little concerned about the mini screws and the whole moving my jaw/arch back thing. I was very excited about fixing my bite completely, but as I have been doing some research, now I'm not so sure. Maybe I would rather keep my overjet rather than end up with a flat profile...but maybe because my ortho is moving my top teeth foward I won't end up with a flat profile anyways???? I guess I should discuss this with him. Okay, I'm going to try to post some pics now. Most people don't understand why I have braces again, they think I'm crazy. I wish I could show them the x-rays!
BEFORE 2ND BRACES, FRONT TEETH TILT INWARDS SLIGHTLY AND BITE IS OFF:
THREE MONTHS WEARING DAMON BRACES, NOTICE HOW FRONT TEETH ARE BEING PULLED OUTWARDS AND OVERJET IS INCREASING:
Glad to hear you're doing well with your braces...again! I have Damon's too and I must say, I love them! Your teeth are really coming along! 
