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Wow, I can hardly believe that seven months has gone by. Here are some progress pictures. Click on the images to see a bigger picture.
Here's how I started out (actually 8 days in to treatment):
Here's where I am today:
Upper arch 6/23/05
Today:
Lower arch 5/19/05:
Today:
My bite is definitely taking on a nice rounded shape. Still waiting on that one stubborn incisor to come into line, but all in all it feels like I am making decent progress.
Braced 5/11/05, BSSO with advancement 6/21/06, Debanded: 8/1/07. Click on www for my braces story.
Great progress! You have lower crowding just like mine. I am 4 months into treatment and still have a ways to go with the lower arch. I would say my progress is similar! Good luck with your treatment!
