It's ok though. I still want to share my story. I have surfed around as a guest on this website for about a year or so.I have been inspired by everybodys stories that have been put up here so I decided to put yup my own. I was just waiting to be closer to my days of braces to put up my story.
Well lets see.. I am finally getting my braces after two years of soo much confusion changing orthodontics, and not having the paper work for things. I've finally found a orthodontic that fit my needs and is very friendly. Said I need braces for 2-2 1/2 years. I have a canine, gaping, a small overbite and small openbite. I think thats it but it looks worse in the picture. It said it will cost $3200 and the insurance pays $1200 which is ok. Already made the $500 down payment when getting my spacers. Ok since I was little I was alwys self confident on picture day because of my teeth. I hate my teeth point blank. I didnt understand because my mom's teeth are so perfect and my fathers is nice too except for the gap ( Thats where I got my gap from). My mother offered braces on the table but I was a obnoxious little kid and said no. But she made me anyways.
I started seeing the orthodontics when I was 11 but couldt go there. I have no idea. Over the next 2 years I have been switching orthodontics because either the insurance wont pay or just plainy because I'm uncomfortable there. I finally found a place last August. I had also gained confidence in wearing braces and think it's cool. I had to wait till next year because my mom switch insurance companies so we had to wait a 3 months to get the card. They finally started working on my teeth in April. I had to go to the periodontics first because I had a big gap between my two front teeth and it was because of my frenum (Extra gum tissue) so I got a frenectomy (surgery to cut off my frenum) in mid April which was ok. I handle it well as a new teen (April 3rd my birthday). On May I went back to the orthodontics to continue. I had my x-rays, models etc. and consultation later explaining everything. My first real appointment was July 11th for spacers because I went on vacation to Chicago. I think you guys where exaggerating a bit because it didn't hurt a bit to me and i had them on for a week and a half!! But I guess we all have our feelings and plus I am a little younger. My next appointment was July 27th to be put on for molar bands. Thats wasnt soo bad. I have pain on my tounge from my left bottom molar band though. My next appointment is on August 3rd. (This Thursday!) I am soooo excited for my b-day and can't wait for them. I even bought a outfit and got my hair done! Enough history. Heres some pictures. 
And heres my teeth. I swear my open bite is not big like that. The molar bands in and are big so when I bite I cant bite down all the way.
Thanks.
I love that color though. Or maybe just stick to silver for now. What about you?
Yay I am so happy. Ok here's what happened.
Now it was a heavy feeling. She took off the lip spreader and the braces felt sooo icky and big and nasty. I guess thats normal. Now this part I loved because I know most of you guys talked about the wire irritating your gums. First she twisted it to get it tight...then she chop the hanging wire and bent the part where she couldnt cut off. I was in heaven 
I was done. She broguht my mom to me and gave me the big mirror. I think I look hot in braces. lol. She gave my mom and me a paper about instructions of what to do and stuff. Then she gave me the goody bag (it was a bottle) With all of the good stuff.
