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turrtle - LOVE that pink!!!

I went for the good ole' metal brackets. I am not sure what they are called, but my ortho told me that he uses the smallest size he can and still have quick results. I was so scared of metal brackets - I work in a job where I talk to the public. He had discussed ceramics with me, but they were a bit...

Thank you everyone!! I'm quite excited about my progress. I had no idea I'd see things happen so quickly.

Congrats! Lookin' good!

I don't think I stand out in a crowd but I do look young. I look like I am in High School even though I'm a college grad. I think I've always stood out in a crowd because of my height. I'm 5'10" which isn't really that tall but I always seem to be around people much shorter than me and I just ...

MuleNag wrote:Great progress! I love the colors you have chosen...I wish my ortho had that nice lavendar and blue!

...and I always wish my ortho had other colors! Like light pink, magenta, white... *sigh*

I still eat suger too. And drink diet soda. And eat hard things (but not hard/chewy candy!!!). I'm a very bad girl.

I have noticed this too! I have also had those same people say "Wow, you've had braces forever!" This makes me laugh since I've had them for less than three months.

Radical Red!!

Gorgeous!! Congrats!!!

I went in for my 4th adjustment today and my ortho said everything is coming along nicely. :D He put all kinds of kinks in my wire, so I seem to be extra sore tonight. But, that's ok!! I am soooo happy with my progress being sore is a pleasure! I was very happy to get rid of my light blue ligs - the...

Wonderful progress! Congrats!

Great progress!

:computer: Had my first adjustment today! I was totally excited. :D Everything went well - I got a larger gauge wire - not sure of the size, but I sure can tell the difference tonight. I'm not really sore- just have some pressure. I also went with pretty bright blue ligs...I'm working my way up to t...

Good luck tomorrow, Steve!

...and we want pictures!