Here's my dilemma----at my appointment last week (which was just to check my progress with the splint), my orthodontist was shocked at how well I'm doing (GREAT news!!). The clicking in my jaw has subsided tremendously and the pain in my jaw joints has definitely diminished). The ortho told me that after the next appointment (which is in 5 weeks), as long as everything is still going well with the splint, I'll get my braces.
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I reacted to his comment by asking him if I could wait until after my delivery date (which he said I could, if I wanted to). But, part of me wants to just get the process started (the sooner I start, the sooner I'll finish, right?!) I'm excited, but I don't know how I'll feel with new braces and being really pregnant. My husband thinks I should just go for it now. (He says that time will be an issue after the baby's birth, and we already have a 5-year old daughter). But, I'm already worried about the reactions I'll get from my family and friends. HELP!!
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