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I've just started learning .. I can't believe what an amazing difference you've seen in just 2 and a bit months .. is this normal ?
I was told 18 months to 2 years to get to a good place. That would really make me feel great if I could see that kind of a difference that quickly
Again wow !
I've read that movement is slower if you're older .. I'm 38 so I guess that makes sense.
Keep up the good work !
I'm 34 and am quite pleased so far, now I'm already dreading the work that will need to be done to them after the braces are off. My estimate was 2 years. Hoping for less.
Good luck!
7/7/06 Damon 3's on top, Damon 2's on bottom
03/18/08 Naked
thank you Karen .. thank you JBJ .. very encouraging ! I have to get lots of gum / bone work done first, so it'll be 6 months before I get braces, but I really hope that there'll be changes like that when I do .. thanks again !
thank you Karen .. thank you JBJ .. very encouraging ! I have to get lots of gum / bone work done first, so it'll be 6 months before I get braces, but I really hope that there'll be changes like that when I do .. thanks again !
thanks everyone for your comments. I'm anxiously awaiting my appointment on 10/4. This will be my first adjustment (I think). Last time she mentioned putting in spacers, but then said she may be able to avoid the molar bands. I'm hoping we do avoid those. The molars have nothing on them yet, but I heard some never do.
7/7/06 Damon 3's on top, Damon 2's on bottom
03/18/08 Naked
Hey jbalways!
Yeah! First adjustment tomorrow!! It is a breeze! With mine, they took out the wire, sanitized it and put it back on. You've had lots of movement. Maybe you'll get a new wire. Let us know how it goes. You'll do great!
