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1 year down, 1 more to go!! (Progress pics)
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:08 pm
by luxekitty
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)
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:16 pm
by Jembrace
WOW, what a difference!! Looks like you've made great progress in a year.
I wish you much more success on your journey to a better smile!
Jembrace
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:36 pm
by lionfish
Incredible progress, you've come a long way in 12 months.
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:44 pm
by jennielee81
Very nice!
I see some very "different" stuff going on in your mouth!
I've not seen plain wire around teeth without brackets before. Very interresting. I'm curious to watch your progress!!
Keep us posted!
Jenn
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:10 pm
by iBorg
Looks good... still a bit of moveent to go but you must be thrilled!
Mike
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:18 pm
by LucyVanity
That is great! ^___^ I'm glad that this was and will continue to be an enjoyable experience for you.
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:59 pm
by fitchick
Great pics. Those last comparisons are unbelievable. Good advice too, I agree, the benefits far outway the occasional aches and pains and discomfort.
Good luck for your future treatment and lots more progress.
Julie
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:02 pm
by ishasha
Great progress! Congratulations!
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:05 am
by sjsarre
Excellent progress... I can see why you are so happy!!
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:28 pm
by turrrtlelove22
WHOA!!! awesome possum progress!!! Moving right along!!! Good Luck!!!...
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:05 pm
by hannah164
Luxekitty!
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
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:49 pm
by Granola
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:34 pm
by luxekitty
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.
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:10 am
by valster
Looking great, and such awesome improvement!
Congratulations!