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I haven't been on here in a while. I have been very busy with my Phlebotomy class.
Anyways.... I thought I would share my progress so far.
I have been in my braces for7 months now and I love them so far. I hardly ever grind my teeth now which was a BIG problem before. So bad my back molars have cracked and broke. Also my jaw hardly ever locks up now. Before hand it was around 10 times a day.
I have to say getting braces was sooooo worth it. As soon as my middle DD is ready for them she will be getting them to fix her front tooth that is coming in sideways.
Okay here are some pics to show how much they have change. Oh and the gap between my top and bottom teeth have been closed for about 2-3 months now.
April 3, 2008
April 24, 2008
November 15, 2008
Kendra.......
Braced~April 3, 2008
DeBraced~ Feb 10, 2010
Braced for 22 months & 1 week.
Now have clear retainers.
Your teeth look so nice! I am amazed by your progress! Did your orthodontist mention how much longer you have left? You've already come so far in just seven months!
Ceramics on top on 4/03/08
Metal on bottom on 4/03/08
uncdl wrote:Your teeth look so nice! I am amazed by your progress! Did your orthodontist mention how much longer you have left? You've already come so far in just seven months!
Thank you.
He gave me a total time of 18 -25 months. I have the little rubber bands on the right side (left side in pic) to help bring down my canine and bring my bite together more.
But I am hoping that the tooth between my front tooth and canine on my left side Will be straighted up more its kinda crooked.
I noticed we have the same banded date.
Kendra.......
Braced~April 3, 2008
DeBraced~ Feb 10, 2010
Braced for 22 months & 1 week.
Now have clear retainers.
You're right, we do have the same brace date! I don't think I've had as noticible progress as you though. I think that is why your pictures impress me so much!
My orthodontist originally told me 18 months and then I heard him talking to a visiting orthodontist about me and he said 18-24 months. I didn't really appreciate the change in dates AFTER I signed the contract and got started. I know it's subject to change, but I am such an impatient person...
Ceramics on top on 4/03/08
Metal on bottom on 4/03/08
