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rockexrolloh
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Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:45 pm
Location: indiana

progress pics!

#1 Post by rockexrolloh »

Hey guys. I haven't posted on here for quite a while now. School and work have taken up my whole life.
But I wanted to update you all on my progress.

Here is my before :

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[i cannot believe how big my gap was!]



and here I am 5 months later :

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please don't pay attention the the color of my teeth. I just got done eating soup!
My gaps are pretty much closed except for one tiny one but I will be getting powerchains at my next adjustment to take care of that. You can see the elastic that they have wrapped around my teeth to help close the gaps. I love it! They always give me a new elastic at my adjustments and I love the pressure it puts on my teeth. I know they're working!

Also, I had been getting wire ties to match my clear brackets but I found that the color of the ties would wear off in only a few weeks and I would end up with regular silver ties. So I asked for ligs at my last visit and the assistant suggested the color in the pics. I don't like it. It makes my teeth look dingy and yellow.
I'm not sure what color to ask for next time because I drink lots of tea and soda and don't want them to stain. Any tips would be great.
I'm also wondering what color for my powerchain.

And I just wanted to share with you guys how much I adore my braces! I was so nervous about getting them on but now I love them. I'm not afraid to smile anymore. In fact, I love for people to see my braces. Crazy, huh?

So there you have it! That's my update!
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Uppers and Lowers placed on 06/01/06 - Insignia Inspire ICE ceramics on top and stainless on bottom.
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jmpmntwnty3
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:46 pm
Location: South Carolina

#2 Post by jmpmntwnty3 »

5 months? Wow! Your progress pics are VERY inspiring! About how much longer do you have in braces?
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June 2006: Upper and Lower braces -- July 2006: RPE installed -- December 2006: RPE removed.
April 2007: 4 wisdom teeth extracted & had Frenum b/t 2 front teeth clipped. Powerchain added.
January 2008: All gaps closed.
March 2010: Began wearing elastics
January 2012: Braces finally off!
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rockexrolloh
Posts: 95
Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:45 pm
Location: indiana

#3 Post by rockexrolloh »

i'm not real sure. i haven't bothered to ask since i'm not very far into treatment.
my estimated time was 16 months. but i think it might be sooner.
my gaps are pretty much closed and right now we're focusing on getting my bite straightened out.
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Uppers and Lowers placed on 06/01/06 - Insignia Inspire ICE ceramics on top and stainless on bottom.
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charlotte T
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Joined: Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:04 pm
Location: Midlands - UK

#4 Post by charlotte T »

Wow, you're teeth look fab :D You must be so pleased!!
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