Huge reduction of overjet in less than a year! *pics*

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Want2smile
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Huge reduction of overjet in less than a year! *pics*

#1 Post by Want2smile »

I've been pretty rubbish at taking regular photos but thought I would show you how much things have changed in just 11 months and 2 weeks, and hopefully encourage those who are in a similar situation. My orthodontist thinkss they will be ready to come off in a couple of months. I'm so excited but can't help but worry this is too soon as my original estimate was 2 years!

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14mm overjet :shock:
Ceramic braces at 25
Estimated treatment time 2 years :cry:

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#2 Post by chocomorsel »

Looking good. It helps if you didn't have to get any teeth pulled. I bet you are soo excited.

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#3 Post by flynn »

Thanks for the update!! I, too, have an overjet and I am very curious as to how soon I can expect to start seeing a decrease- your post is very helpful to see how fast it can go. I am excited now, and your teeth look great!! :jump:
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#4 Post by amandad09 »

Amazing!
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#5 Post by klobird »

Isn't it absolutely amazing when you can see such fantastic results!!!

I just went for an adjustment yesterday. My ortho said my overjet went from 10mm to 4mm!!! I am soooooooo excited!!
He said it is very unusual for an adult's teeth to move this quickly. I didn't really realize what he was saying until I saw the comparison pics he took yesterday. Weeeee Doggies!!!!!

Doesn't it just make you want to dance!!! :-* :-* :-*

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#6 Post by AM21 »

Congrats! =) looks awesome! Seeing your pictures gives me hope that my overjet will reduce in size soon. Thanks.
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Looks great! You must be very happy with the results so far!
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#8 Post by Sandpiper »

Fantastic progress, and very exciting. You must be so pleased!
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#9 Post by danyistar »

Really exciting! I just started my journey to reduce my 10mm overjet non-surgically! I hope to get great results, its only been 5 days and I've already seen subtle changes!

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#10 Post by Bracing for It »

Great progress!

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#11 Post by BracedSurgeryStudent »

That's AMAZING! I hope mine does that too.
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#12 Post by belistic10 »

that is awesome! and really gives me hope :) i have an 8mm overjet and braces go on in 2 days :shock: so seeing such positive results makes me feel better! i cant wait to see some changes :)
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#13 Post by BracedSurgeryStudent »

mine I was told is only 3mm-5mm so seeing that a 14mm one went perfect looking in 1 year with regular non Damon Braces I can assume the Damon braces will work well on me :)
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#14 Post by Roboto »

Amazing!! ...and totally motivating!

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#15 Post by nataliemae »

I am SO happy to see this - I didn't think it was possible to fix an overjet with braces even to the degree that mine is (10mm) so to know that it can be done for someone with a 14mm overjet is such a huge relief. Thank you for posting and congratulations on your improved smile! :)

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