Braces Off in October or November

I’ve had braces since May 2009 and it has been 2 years 4 months.

I did not expect to be wearing braces 1 year after my double jaw surgery. I thought I would need only 6 months after my jaw surgery but it has taken over a year.

My orthodontist said I will have my braces removed in October or November. He said there is a little bit more on the lower left teeth that requires a bit more time.

I need to wear these tiny rubber bands at night to align my teeth to the orthodontist’s desired position. I use them almost every night because I really want to get these things out of my mouth as soon as possible.