Went to the ortho yesterday and had new wires put in. According to the nurse assistant, this is the thickest wire. She seems very excited and happy when she said that, so I guess I should be happy too. She also mentioned that my teeth are pretty straight now. So good news there. I have power chains put on this time, which I think is used to close up any gaps between my teeth. And there is one gap on my left upper side that I really wanted closed! Food constantly get stuck there and it's so difficult to get them out! So I'm glad that it is being closed. Ortho told me that the next time I go in, he will take molds of my teeth. Since my 2 jaws are so far out, he can not foresee how my teeth are going to fit without doing a model. Then, only after that, will he determine whether I am ready for surgery or not. I cross my fingers that the answer comes back as Yes! But I won't know that until next time or a week or so thereafter.
It's been a long while since I felt soreness in my teeth after an adjustment. Like I mentioned before, I feel so little after previous adjustments that I begin to wonder if there is something wrong with me. I guess this new wire and power chain are both kicking in. My teeth are actually quite sore and I had trouble eating yesterday night and today. I resorted to eating softer foods today just to make sure I don't worsen the situation. I think by tomorrow or the day after, I should be fine. I also have a nasty sore on the corner of my upper right lip which is hurting everytime I talk or eat. There's this white dot, most likely infected with bacteria, that hurts when I rub on it. Haven't posted a picture for a while, so here is my most recent status (May 23, 2006):
Next adjustment: July 11, 2006
