Good news, bad news.
So I went to an appointment today with my dentist, Dr. F, and my perodontist, who happens to be my Uncle Charles. My dad was also there, but my orthodontist and oral surgeon were not.
Bad News: My teethwork could take up to 2.5 years to complete. I am looking at 2-4 gum surgeries (with bone removal, not just gum), the more-than-likely pulling of two teeth which will be replaced by implants, another jaw surgery, and then the capping of my teeth. Plus anything else they feel is necessary.
Good News: I will likely have my "temporary" caps only the first 6 front teeth by the time I go to New York in April. Those temporary caps will be put on my teeth so I can see how my new teeth will look when my whole mouth is capped in porcelain. My braces will probably be taken off around Christmas.
Someday I'm going to be normal, at least mouth-wise.
Bad News: My teethwork could take up to 2.5 years to complete. I am looking at 2-4 gum surgeries (with bone removal, not just gum), the more-than-likely pulling of two teeth which will be replaced by implants, another jaw surgery, and then the capping of my teeth. Plus anything else they feel is necessary.
Good News: I will likely have my "temporary" caps only the first 6 front teeth by the time I go to New York in April. Those temporary caps will be put on my teeth so I can see how my new teeth will look when my whole mouth is capped in porcelain. My braces will probably be taken off around Christmas.
Someday I'm going to be normal, at least mouth-wise.