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My wisdom teeth started growing in about a month ago (I got my braces on in January 2018). I saw a specialist to consider booking my removal surgery and was told that both teeth growing in seem healthy and no sign of infection or problems, which is a contributing factor as to why I haven't had them ...

I've had a few appointments since my last post, but nothing exciting has happened really. I got my power chain taken off, my bottom teeth seemed to be finished their shift and my bite is really really good (so I still haven't got elastics which is annoying). Right now my ortho said he's just trying...

Hey! I used to grind/clench my teeth real tight at night a lot before and when I first got my braces on. However, I had to get to the root of the problem (for me it was stress) in order to stop the grinding. You just have to figure out what is causing your grinding; it could be stress but more than ...

Thats a toughie. Personally, I would book it for 7 days after your set appointment rather than 5 days before, merely because there is a lot of movement expected in the beginning portion of braces installation so I doubt that it would do anything to slow your progress. As well, if you go in earlier y...

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Today I had both an ortho appotinment and a cleaning (how fun). My bottom wire was finally ready to be switched out for a stronger, more square one. My top wire has an added power chain to close up the new gaps in my front teeth, and still no elastics uggh My dental health is fabulous and both docto...

Bottom teeth progress picture (2 Months Apart)

They're shifting slower than my ortho had hoped but I'm satisfied.

I hate showing pictures of my teeth but I guess here it is (sorry for the bad lighting in first one)

[quote=HeavyMetalNZ post_id=500922 time=1521071697 user_id=31558] that's great to see you are happy so early in your journey. through reading this i googled bite pads and glad to finally find out that's what they're called! i have them too on my rear molars, since the way my teeth are, these pads ha...

Monday (3/12/18) was my first appointment for adjusting, I didn't get the chance to post on Monday but here's the update; They took my coils all off (thank gosh), then I was given a new, stronger wire on the top but unfortunately, my teeth on the bottom aren't ready for a new wire. As a result, my e...

When in doubt, always ask for an earlier appointment! Most of the time your ortho is going to thank you- whats the worst that could happen? After all, you're the one paying an incredulous amount of money for their services. If you want to ensure that your progress is on schedule then feel free to be...

February 12th 2018: My orthodontist squeezed me in today to get my bite pads built up- they feel so much better now! I know that a lot of people don't like the feeling of not being able to fully close your mouth but it makes me so much more comfortable. I'm glad I went because my orthodontist notice...

February 11th 2018: My bite pads have been filled down because of night grinding and like regular wear and tear. Unfortunately, this has caused my front teeth to touch against my bottom wire and bracket- its pretty painful because I accidentally bite down hard or grind my teeth pretty often. So, tom...

My name is Ava and I am 18 years old. I really wish I would have started journaling my journey with braces from Day 1, but I wasn't sure where I could write it. Now that I have found an outlet for this documentation, I'm ecstatic. This is going to be great to reflect back on when I finally am releas...

Hello! Stumbling upon this forum website by chance has been the biggest relief for me, as a new braces wearer. I got my full set of metal braces on January 15th, 2018. It was quite an exciting way to start the new year if you ask me! However, with the braces came a large feeling of insecurity. After...

My teeth have always been my biggest insecurity- I have a lot of crowding in the front, a deep overbite and a crossbite right in the front. So basically, all of the most visible teeth are the worst off. Of course, braces weren't a choice that I made based solely on their cosmetic value rather I also...