So, if anyone remembers me, I had double-jaw surgery for my underbite on March 18th, by Dr. Super in NYC. I had the operation without having any braces or orthodontic treatment before - contrary to what almost everyone on the board says is normal! I never even went to an orthodontist.
I did 5 weeks with surgical braces that were put on during the operation to keep me banded shut and stabilize the bones. I had them braces taken off 6 weeks later on 4/28... I have the option of getting a referral to an orthodontist and getting regular braces if I want them, but my doctor doesn't think I really need them... And, so, this is me...
Before (it's an old, old pic, but you get the idea of the problem):
After (success! without The Jaw, my teeth are actually close enough to natural position!):
My lower midline is a tiny bit off, and I have a little gap in between my front teeth - but my bite closes properly, and those are things that are more like quirks to me, that I kinda like, than a facial deformity that needs correction.
So.... Opinions?
