So in early September I had a routine cleaning with a new dentist who convinced me to have a consultation with an orthodontist to see about my jaw pain and straightening up my teeth. I went into the consult not really wanting to hear what he had to say but I was trying to keep an open mind. I am a 25 year old newly wed who vainly did not want to disrupt my appearance with unsightly brackets and bands all over my mouth.
When I met with my orthodontist he recommended that I visit with an oral surgeon to see about orthognathic surgery because one side of my jaw was actually longer than the other side and this was what was causing both the pain and popping in my jaw and the asymmetrical aspect of my smile. He also recommended that I get traditional braces which would be worn for 15 months. This was a terrible mind blow for me but I decided to do it. My husband was very supportive and knew that I would be so happy with the results.
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