Okay, here’s my story about my underbite and how I fixed it.
Man, I had this underbite for as long as I can remember. It wasn’t terrible, but it was noticeable, you know? About 5-6mm, I guess. It didn’t really bother me that much until I started having trouble breathing. It was a real pain, especially at night. I’d wake up gasping for air. So, I knew I had to do something about it.
First thing I did was hit up the internet. I typed in “underbite” and started reading everything I could find. Forums, articles, you name it. I wanted to know what my options were. I saw a bunch of before-and-after pictures, and some of them were pretty wild. Made me a little nervous, not gonna lie. But I also saw how much better people looked and felt after they got their underbite fixed.
Next, I went to see a doctor. He took some x-rays and confirmed what I already knew – I had an underbite. He explained that the best way to fix it was with jaw surgery. He went into all the details, how they would basically move my lower jaw back. It sounded pretty intense, but I was determined to go through with it.
The surgery itself was a bit of a blur. I remember being put under, and then waking up feeling like my face was twice its size. It was swollen and sore, and I could barely open my mouth. But the doctor said everything went well. I spent a few days in the hospital, mostly sleeping and eating through a straw. Those were some rough days, I won’t sugarcoat it.
- Recovery at home: This was a whole other adventure.
- Swelling: My face was like a balloon for weeks.
- Diet: I lived on soup and smoothies.
- Talking: It was tough, sounded like I had a mouthful of marbles.
- Pain: Yeah, there was pain, but the meds helped.
But slowly but surely, I started to heal. The swelling went down, I could eat more solid foods, and I could finally talk without sounding like a goofball. It took about five months in total.
The Results
Now, let me tell you, the results are amazing! My underbite is gone, completely. But the best part? I can breathe! No more struggling for air at night. It’s like a whole new world. I feel so much better, and yeah, I think I look a lot better too.
It was a long and tough journey, with lots of swelling and soup, but I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. If you’re dealing with an underbite, especially if it’s messing with your breathing, don’t wait. Go talk to a doctor. It might just change your life.
