first adjustment! (with pics)

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Lexy
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first adjustment! (with pics)

#1 Post by Lexy »

Well, I had my first adjustment on Wednesday. It wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be. It was a little uncomfortable, and I definitely had some soreness afterwards, but I didn't experience any pain.

My ortho said my teeth are coming along very nicely, and the assistant said I had excellent hygiene. Always good to hear those things! :HugeGrin:

Next adjustment, we start closing the extraction gaps, and to reduce the appearance of the "black triangle" between my two front teeth, my ortho is going to do some slenderizing. It's all so exciting!


Day 1:

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Day 67:

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Braced: June 2005
Treatment Time: 30 months
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bajanrose
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#2 Post by bajanrose »

Very Nice! :) You must be so happy!
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#3 Post by amanda »

Wow! Congratulations!! I hope your progress continues to go so well. :D
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#4 Post by caryca »

wow that's a progress!!!! It's really great to see how fast it can go :lol:
6/4/2005: 2nd premolar extracted+ spacers in
6/13/2005: clear braces: top and bottom
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rooroo
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#5 Post by rooroo »

Wow! Major improvement in just the first adjustment! Congrats!
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DixieDarlin
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#6 Post by DixieDarlin »

That is some major improvement!
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#7 Post by MadeIn1984 »

Awesome! I really enjoy seeing before and after pics like these. :wink:
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usa1
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#8 Post by usa1 »

Wow looks good. A great start! I wish mine would do something other than collect food :?
Braces July 26 2005
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#9 Post by BraceFace13 »

Wow, what a difference! :jump: Congrats!! :-)o
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mtbrncofn
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#10 Post by mtbrncofn »

Holy smokes! That is incredible progress. You must be thrilled. Lookin good!
Full upper and lower metal braces put on May 12, 2005.

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Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )

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nahky
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#11 Post by nahky »

Hey, that one front tooth of yours isnt trying to jump over the other, thats awesome :P

Must be easier to floss now hey? Congrats, your teeth are looking much more straighter. Are you smilin more?
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Lexy
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#12 Post by Lexy »

Hey, thanks everyone!!

Yes, I'm smiling so much more. It's amazing what getting braces has done for my self esteem. I'm so comfortable with myself now. I no longer have to hide my mouth when I laugh or smile, or avoid talking to people because I'm worried someone might see what my teeth look like... I can just let it all out. It's such a wonderful feeling to finally be myself.

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Dodger(UK)
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#13 Post by Dodger(UK) »

Couldn't agree more Lexy, you've made great progress! in such a short space of time. :wink:
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#14 Post by tkais »

Looking good!
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#15 Post by belmikry »

that is excellent progress! WOW 0_0...

I hope mine looks that well :)
Braces off- 12 months 1 week in braces- estimate 18-21 months!
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