I'll start by copying my first post on the board...
That was 05/01/2008, when my teeth looked like this (apologies for the quality from my camera phoneHello all, I've just spent ages browsing this great site and just registered on the forum! I'm now reassured and worried in equal measure. A bit about me...
I'm originally from County Durham, where I was referred to the Orthodontist back in 2003 whilst at uni. I had some x-rays in 2005, then moved to London for work in 2006. At this point I thought I'd lost my chance of straight teeth as I was told they couldn't transfer treatment to London! By 2007 work had brought me to Leeds, and I'd forgotten about the Orthodontist until late last year when they invited me to start treatment.
Now living 80 miles from the Orthodontist, and being 10 years too late (in my opinion) I was reluctant, but after much deliberation I decided to go for it. Because I registered whilst a student, I get it on the NHS so I couldn't turn it down - the cost would be too much if I ever wanted it later in life.
Anyway, I'm 4 teeth down and had spacers fitted yesterday before the main event next Friday. Roll on 2010 I say!"
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On 11/01/2008, the journey had begun and I was adamant I could see change straight away, but the untrained eye may disagree! Now they looked like this:
So, today, I made the 80 mile trek once more. I was quite looking forward to it, partly out of curiosity, partly hoping to see some miraculous difference...but I shall never look forward to another one again. Today was possibly the most painful experience so far, and I'd say adjustments should come with the same injections as extractions
! No new wire today, just tightening (though the side wires to close my gaps were replaced).
These three may look much of a muchness (those lateral incisors will take some work!), but my two central incisors no longer cross over, and my right lateral incisor has made progress. This after less than 6 weeks is encouraging, and my next appointment is not for 8 weeks which will hopefully hurt a bit less!
