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I have to say that the last year has been amazing and life changing. I never thought I'd be this happy with my smile, ever. Even though its far from "finished" its still a world of difference.
I've found my braces experience to be nothing but enjoyable. Sure adjustments, extractions and spacers hurt, but its NOTHING compared to all the benefits.
If anyone is on the fence about getting braces, don't wait! Even though I'm in my early 20's they haven't stopped me from having any fun..or meeting guys.
Circles indicate teeth that were extracted, I had 4 total. (2 on top, 2 on bottom)
Looks good... still a bit of moveent to go but you must be thrilled!
Mike
I wore braces (this time) for 1294 days or 3 years, 6 months and 17 days.
But who's counting?
Jaw Surgery June 1, 2009
Thanks for praying for me and thinking happy thoughts.
Congratulations! Your progress is absolutely amazing! So glad to hear you're soo happy with your smile and you should be! Your ortho is using some interesting techniques to move your teeth but it definitely seems to be working! ITs looking lovely! Love your ligs! KEep us posted!
Top braces: 4/28/04
Bottom braces: 11/16/05
Braces OFF! November 1, 2006
Retainers: November 8, 2006
Wow, your smile is looking so great. I would be very excited about that kind of progress! Congrats, and enjoy all of the positive changes, with more to come.
Uppers placed 2/8/06--Inspire ICE ceramics
Lower (stainless) placed 2/23/06
Treatment time: 17 months (estimated was 12-18 months)
Debonded: July 11th, 2007
Next appointment: June 2008 for retainer & nightguard check
Thank you everybody! A year has made a major difference, the most difference in how I feel about myself. Now I open my mouth when I speak, I laugh with my mouth open and just smile a lot more.
My ortho said my case was pretty complicated because I had major crowing and those two top teeth were BEHIND my two front teeth. So he had to do the extractions, make space for them and is now pulling them forward with wire.
I don't think he could've braced them because they were SO far back, the pics don't really show how far behind the rest of my teeth they are. No brace wire could bend like that. =p Same for the bottom 2 I believe, but it just wasn't as bad.
My next big milestone will be when the 4 remaining teeth get braced, that should happen either next month or Feb.
I wish you much more success on your journey to a better smile!
