it is my 2nd weeks getting braces, no movement at all ..

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#1 Post by **yy2bsleep** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:57 am

Hi, i am worry about my progress now. It is my 2nd week after getting braces. Someone said that they can noticed the movement after getting braces...but i cannot notice anything. Everything is just slicent except i got sore teeth on the 1st week. Anyone have the similar experience like me? Thanks for your help.

#2 Post by **haywire** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:18 am

u want progress in 2 weeks? that's a very short amount of time..wait until the second month after the first adjustment..and then u'll see some real progress.. in the first month i didnt have a progress (maybe just a little)

#3 Post by **Lela** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:22 am

I didn't see any chages for at least 6 weeks. And even then you could only tell in photos of my arch, not from looking head on.

Some of the early changes can make things look worse, so that is something you should be prepared for. Gaps in places you don't think they are needed, bite chages that seem all wrong, ect. All perfectly normal and part of the process.

#4 Post by **drrick** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:14 am

Keep in mind you see your teeth every day so you may not notice movements when they are very small. Also in the first few weeks to month or so many of the changes are microscopic but set the stage for quicker movement down the road.

#5 Post by **Takako** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:29 am

Did you take a photo when you first got braced? Photos are the BEST way to track progress!

#6 Post by **yy2bsleep** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:24 am

yes, i have taken some photo on the 1st day getting braces. I compare those photo with my current photo each day. I am so silly hehe