March 2006--Introduction. The Journey Begins.

On March 14, 2006, I went to the dentist for a cleaning and to ask about treatment for my TMJ syndrome, which I'd been dealing with for about 6 years at that point. The dentist didn't have much to say, but it was his assistant that mentioned orthognathic surgery to me. I didn't know what that was, but when she mentioned what it entailed, I remembered that I had heard of the surgery itself, but didn't know what it was called. Anyway, she said I looked like an excellent candidate for it. So I asked the dentist to refer me to an orthodontist so I could find out more.

All the while this was happening, my husband and I were trying to get preapproved for a mortgage. Very busy time!