Hooks On and No Turning Back

I went to see Dr. Simon this morning and she said, "Oh no!" when she saw my teeth. My incisor had moved behind the front tooth. I'd already taken my molds so she worried that if Dr. Franco used the mold to make the splint then it would be wrong on surgery day. She spent an hour trying to get the doors open (I've had problems with the bracket doors opening the entire treatment) and pulling that tooth back into place. It was really painful but she got it right and got my surgical hooks on. After my visit to Dr. Simon's office I went to Dr. Franco's office. They took molds (so no problem about the tooth after all) and wax bites. Whenever I take a wax bite I always mess it up. I tend to do my best to bite the wax when I shouldn't. If I bite naturally, there is no bite mark because I have an open bite. I had to tell him that the bite didn't feel natural, so we did it again. After the impressions we did some X-Rays. Dr. Franco came in to visit with me a while and take pictures and measurements. It's embarrassing when people get up close to my face and examine it. I don't know where to look. At their shirt? It's weird to stare back into their eyes. I had some questions: Q: What are the chances I'll get staff infection? A: Practically none. One patient before had an infection and it was because she had bad hygiene. Q: My tongue presses against my teeth now, if I continue that, will it affect my teeth in their new position? A: There will be plenty of room in my mouth after for my tongue, it's too crowded now. Q: Can I use my waterpik or a humidifier after surgery? A: No. Use a baby toothbrush and NEVER blow your nose or force drainage. Just let it run and dab it with a tissue. Q: Will I pee on the operating table? A: You will be asleep so it won't matter. After my talk with Dr. Franco, I met the financial advisor to talk money. She said that they are In-Network with all Cigna plans except mine. She said that Cigna covers my surgery but she doesn't know my plan well and is not sure if/what they will pay. As of today, a surgical molding process begins and it is very expensive for the office therefore I cannot back out of it for financial reasons. (I wouldn't anyway.) Worst Case Scenario: Cigna pays nothing and I pay everything out of pocket. This wouldn't be a shocker, I've paid everything out of pocket so far anyway. Best Case Scenario: I get 50% paid since my plan is out of network. I'll leave you with some photos of my hooks. I may have to swing by Dr. Simon's office tomorrow and get a wire clipped. I can feel it poking me in the back of my cheek.