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No the ortho said nothing about it. I had two links taken off and my chain is extremely tight and is even causing me some aching in my mouth which has not happened before. Also, in pictures it looks like the chain is pulling my wire downward. I don't know if any of that is good, but it is definitely...

I went and got my chain tightened today. And Ditsy, what is the plate link? How can you tell that's what's coming up? My regular appointment is still going to be on the 25th but we will see how much this newly tightened chain moves until then.

This is my tooth as of today, July 28. 4.5 links are now visible. My last appointment was on July 18 when 3 links were left visible after the chain was tightened. My chain is moving very quickly and loosening up fast, but no other movement can be seen. My next appointment is scheduled for Aug 25, bu...

Sadly that was not my tooth, just gums. Since that appointment my 5th link is now visible but still no tooth. My exposure was now almost 2 months ago (on Aug 1) and I only have 7-8 months left of my treatment according to the orthodontist (24 months total) so I'm really hoping my tooth comes in by t...

I had my adjustment yesterday (July 18) and my chain was tightened up again. I thought I would show a picture I took today (July 19) that has me a little perplexed, hopefully someone may have an answer: http://s86.photobucket.com/user/patbelmarie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-07/A1F6CCA5-472B-4CD3-8C0...

My next appointment is on July 28. I'll probably see what they have to say then and maybe bring up setting each appointment up closer together.

The problem is I don't know when to ask. What will make me think "I should probably go back in for my teeth because they're moving so fast?" Should I go by how quickly the links are coming through the gum? Because the first link took about 3 weeks.

Adjustments are 6 weeks apart

Sorry for the double post, apparently I didn't know how to make photobucket links!

June 23 when I began taking pictures of my progess (22 days after exposure, 3 links, 4thvisible) http://s86.photobucket.com/user/patbelmarie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/DA886894-25CB-4E7E-B4CE-A8B25FDBB757_zpsr1dyheqh.jpg.html Today, exactly one month after exposure - July 1 (4 links, 5th is visi...

June 23 when I began taking pictures of my progess (22 days after exposure, 3 links, 4thvisible) <a href="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/patbelmarie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/5FC7A4B7-DFC4-4720-A0D9-A2942B3A4AB2_zpsqoqlwxqe.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i8...

Also, if it makes a difference, my canine is on the bottom row, not the top... if that helps at all

I have another question. I think my canine is on the side closer to my tongue rather than my lip (again, I'm not sure, but by looking in the mirror with a flashlight, that's what I've concluded). Will that effect how the tooth will grow and the pace at which it will grow?

Ditsy - My chain had 3 links sticking out already after the surgery. My fourth link just fully came through and I can see the fifth chain poking out just behind it. It's been about a month since the surgery with one appointment so far to activate the chain. Is that considered "good?" I'm s...

If my gold chain has more links coming through my gums does that mean the tooth is moving or is it just the wire or something?