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I got a powerchain on top now too. Other than that and a heavier wire, I still use the elastics canine to canine up and down. They seem to be working. I can see that flaring/open bite they created is closing now.
Here's a rundown of my 8 months in pics.
that is first day, of course...hideous.
This is April with that crazy open bite/flaring and fang almost down.
This is current at 8 months in. I am so pleased it is unreal. I actually like my smile for once in my life!
That's some fabulous progress!!!!!! I can't wait to hit my 8 month mark.
Braced on 17 Feb. 2006.
Five teeth extracted on March 9, 2006.
Canine exposure: February 7, 2007
lefort 3 March 7, 2008
TPA April 22, 2008
2 years 7 months in braces
braces off September 17, 2008
(isn't it great to be a member of the 'no more fangs' club?! )
Spacers: 1/26/05; 2/6/06; 3/15/06; 4/24/06
4 First Bicuspids removed: 2/2005
Metal Braces, top and bottom: 3/1/05; Debanded 7/26/07
Hawley retainers top and bottom
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