Re: photos - to Irene

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Hi Irene,

I'm glad to hear that you had the same lip incompetence in the

beginning and that it did go away as the swelling went down. That

sounds more promising for me! Do you remember how long it took to go

away? I think that it probably is the swelling causing it, but it's

hard to not worry.

That's great that the ortho techs noticed the difference! Complements

to you on your new look! I bet you are anxious for your ortho and

surgeon to talk and get the crossbite matter settled. I hope he can

get it fixed with no problems... You'll have to let me know what your

ortho says when you meet with him. You have a really good attitude

about everything which is great. However intangibly, your positive

outlook and confidence will help you! Take care, Katja

> >

> > Hi Irene,

> > Sounds like you've had a lot of improvement, and the rest can

> > hopefully easily enough be fixed with ortho. That is

wonderful!!

> > My face was so assymetrical that I figure anything is an

> > improvement. As far as if I am happy with my results yet...

the

> > jury is still out. I still have the splint in so I can't tell at

all

> > how my bite is yet. There is residual swelling in one of my

joints,

> > so that also makes the bite hard to see because it temporarily

> > affects the position of my lower jaw in relation to the upper. I

have

> > a little lip incompetence now that I am trying not to worry

about,

> > but honestly am really worried. I didn't have any before and had

the

> > opposite- almost duck lips. So right now I am worried about my

mouth

> > and how my lips will come together and how the soft tissue in

that

> > area will look. Right now, I can't tell if they aren't meeting

due

> > to swelling or what? I plan to ask at my appt. next week. It is

> > probably due to the swelling but it is hard to not worry!! So far

> > everything does seem improved. Once I know better, I'll let you

know.

> > AND you have to let me know what your ortho says about correcting

> > everything!! Ok? Deal?! Katja

> >