RE: Just starting the whole thing

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To " wannabewarrant " - Hello and welcome to the " Braces Group " ! You

are not alone; I have had my braces on for 13 weeks now, and the

first week is the worst but you will do just fine. Take a Motrin or

something before you go - it will help with the discomfort. I'm 47

and have an underbite and will be having double jaw surgery by next

June. My surgical procedures will include a BSSO to set back my

mandible and a LeFort 1-piece (Maxillary Osteotomy) to advance my

maxilla and drop it down in front. Are these the procedures you are

having done? How long will you be in braces prior to your surgery? I

will be in braces up to ten months prior to and up to six months

after my surgery. My teeth have moved so-o fast already; my OD is

very pleased at my progress. When you get your braces installed, ask

if you can have Continuous Force Wires; they are a special wire that

exerts constant pressure on the teeth to get them to move alot

faster. Most cutting-edge OD's use them these days; in fact, that is

all my OD uses for all his patients. Well, take care. Let us know how

it goes. ~~~ Diane (Idaho) :-)#) [emoticon: happy with braces]---

In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " wannabewarrant "

<wannabewarrant@y...> wrote:

>

> Well, I am just about to get my braces and then have a double jaw

> surgery to correct my open bite. Im so excited, I just wish I didn't

> have to have the braces. Oh well, what must be done must be done.

I'm

> really glad I found this group and I hope you can all wish me luck!

>