I am 22 years old and about 6 months ago I finally started on my journey to fix my "broken" face. First wisdom teeth came out, then a month later I was braced in October in preparation for double jaw surgery. I have a class III bite and a slight open bite that wasn't too noticeable before braces because my teeth were tipped and crooked to compensate for eating. I have noticed my TMJ has gotten a lot worse since being braced (although I've been dealing with it since I was 15) Sometimes the jaw clicking and headaches can truly be unbearable, but I also know it has to get worse before it gets better! I'm holding on to that
My course of treatment was originally projected to take about 24 months. Braces on for a year, surgery, then braces kept on for another year after surgery. I would be lying if I said I was not nervous. I am a mom to a 6 and 2 year old daughter so I'm pretty worried about being out of commission for awhile. As you have probably gathered, that's why it's taken me so long to start this process. But better late than never!
I would love to hear some of your stories and some tips and advice that may help during this process. I live in a small town where I don't know anyone who has gone through this before.