Your teeth look great and hopefully you can get them off sooner rather than later good work can't wait to see more progressjuf_84's smile ~I'm back and naked~
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Your progress is amzing in just 5 days Juf!! well done! I've still got a ways to go till I even get spacers! but you've been inspiration about getting them even moreso Your teeth look great and hopefully you can get them off sooner rather than later good work can't wait to see more progress
Your teeth look great and hopefully you can get them off sooner rather than later good work can't wait to see more progress
14th March - Spacers
21st March - Braces
Hi everyone!
Thanks for your messages
I don't have much to update you all with- except that I discovered today that I have a (very) small gap between my two front teeth! I found it whilst flossing this morning so I don't think anyone else will notice it yet- but it's there! I nearly cried because I have always hated the fact that one overlapped the other and now there is a gap!
Thanks for your recipe, lionfish! I told my Mum about it last night and even she sounded impressed- and Mum hates smoked salmon! I might get to try it whilst I'm home. Chantel, I hope the time flies and before you know it the braces will be on.
Thanks for your messages
I don't have much to update you all with- except that I discovered today that I have a (very) small gap between my two front teeth! I found it whilst flossing this morning so I don't think anyone else will notice it yet- but it's there! I nearly cried because I have always hated the fact that one overlapped the other and now there is a gap!
Thanks for your recipe, lionfish! I told my Mum about it last night and even she sounded impressed- and Mum hates smoked salmon! I might get to try it whilst I'm home. Chantel, I hope the time flies and before you know it the braces will be on.
Banded 22 June 2006.
Debanded 24 July 2007.
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Hi Everyone!!!
Sorry I have been MIA... I've been enjoying my holidays too much to spend much time on the net. However, I have reached a milestone- four weeks- so I felt it was time to update my progress for you all.
I have been having a really really good run with my braces. I haven't touched the wax since day 2 and I have only had to reach for the panadol twice since that first day. I am almost back to normal with my food- of course none of the really naughty stuff like jellybeans or nuts, but there has been plenty of chocolate!
I can see a lot of changes in my teeth. My top ones are looking great, especially the two front ones. It won't be long before they are both properly aligned. I think my bottom teeth are looking a lot better too, which is a suprise. I really thought they were too crowded to do much with, but it just shows I have to trust the ortho and wait and see!
I have had my adjustment moved forward by four days as I'll be taking a long weekend with my boyfriend- who has holidays then. So that's pretty exciting too! He saw my braces for the first time last week and dealt with them very well, as did my sister who also saw me for the first time in a few months last week.
I just can't believe how little they are affecting my life- my braces are now a part of me and they feel so normal, and I'm so happy about that.
Keep smiling everyone... and here are some photos for you to have a look at
Day 1:
Day 28:
Sorry I have been MIA... I've been enjoying my holidays too much to spend much time on the net. However, I have reached a milestone- four weeks- so I felt it was time to update my progress for you all.
I have been having a really really good run with my braces. I haven't touched the wax since day 2 and I have only had to reach for the panadol twice since that first day. I am almost back to normal with my food- of course none of the really naughty stuff like jellybeans or nuts, but there has been plenty of chocolate!
I can see a lot of changes in my teeth. My top ones are looking great, especially the two front ones. It won't be long before they are both properly aligned. I think my bottom teeth are looking a lot better too, which is a suprise. I really thought they were too crowded to do much with, but it just shows I have to trust the ortho and wait and see!
I have had my adjustment moved forward by four days as I'll be taking a long weekend with my boyfriend- who has holidays then. So that's pretty exciting too! He saw my braces for the first time last week and dealt with them very well, as did my sister who also saw me for the first time in a few months last week.
I just can't believe how little they are affecting my life- my braces are now a part of me and they feel so normal, and I'm so happy about that.
Keep smiling everyone... and here are some photos for you to have a look at
Day 1:
Day 28:
Banded 22 June 2006.
Debanded 24 July 2007.
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Hi everyone and thankyou!
Kiwi, I promise I haven't touched them up! I'm having enough trouble taking the photo and then getting it from my camera to the computer to imageshack to this site!
Linda, my Mum and I just laughed and laughed when we saw your avatar.
Kiwi, I promise I haven't touched them up! I'm having enough trouble taking the photo and then getting it from my camera to the computer to imageshack to this site!
Linda, my Mum and I just laughed and laughed when we saw your avatar.
Banded 22 June 2006.
Debanded 24 July 2007.
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Hi!
There's not a lot happening with my teeth at the moment but I thought I'd drop by anyway.
I'm now back at uni, meaning it's a bit more difficult to find braces-friendly meals
It's not that I'm still having trouble eating, it's more the fact that any meat they serve us is definitely not tender! I'm also still finding there are a few people who haven't seen my braces yet, and I'm often getting asked about them. It's funny because I'm now at the stage where when someone mentions them I think "oh, that's right, I've got braces and they're still kind of new!"
I am experiencing more pain, but it's still not a huge problem. I'm finding that my elastics are causing it, which makes sense because I only wear them at night.
Flossing.... well. What a story. I was basically only flossing my top teeth for the first month because I just couldn't get the floss between the bottom ones- and the hygienist told me that I could get away with not flossing my bottom teeth for a year because my teeth are in such good shape. She wasn't promoting this, I think it was more to reassure me if I found it too difficult. I finally bit the bullet last week and had a go at my bottom teeth. And after a lot of work, I discovered the reason the floss would not fit- there was so much tartar (I think- tartar's the clear stuff, right?) there!
The floss managed to pull out all of the yucky tartar, and it was like there were these little pieces of clear plastic stuff between my teeth. Pretty disgusting but I feel so so so good that I've finally gotten all this crap out. Now I look forward to flossing every night!
My bite is still way off. Before all of this, my back teeth met quite well, and that went out the window as soon as the molar bands went on. It's slowly getting better, and I notice that my bite is better in the morning after the elastics have been on all night. I'm hoping that at my next adjustment I have to wear elastics all day- I know what they can do overnight, and it would be amazing to see what they could do if they were on all the time.
I'm finding new things in my mouth to stress about all the time
At the moment I am worried about my gum on my bottom teeth. The ortho told me that I have a little bit of gum recession due to my teeth being quite forward in the gum. I've noticed some of the gum has come back on some teeth, which is 
but then I worry some has gotten worse, so I'm constantly comparing photos. As far as I can tell, the recession hasn't gotten worse, but I'm a worrier! If it's not that, it will be something else I just keep having to remind myself what my bf is always telling me- Worrying is a lot like being in a rocking chair. It's a lot fun, but you don't go anywhere!
The only other bit of news I have is that my bottom first right molar is now way out of the arch poking it's way towards my tongue. Hey, I know that's not how I want it but any movement is progress!
I've included a little update photo, because I know that's what we all want to see! My two top teeth continue to straighten out, which is making me very happy.
Nearly 6 weeks in:
Day 1:
Take care everyone
There's not a lot happening with my teeth at the moment but I thought I'd drop by anyway.
I'm now back at uni, meaning it's a bit more difficult to find braces-friendly meals
It's not that I'm still having trouble eating, it's more the fact that any meat they serve us is definitely not tender! I'm also still finding there are a few people who haven't seen my braces yet, and I'm often getting asked about them. It's funny because I'm now at the stage where when someone mentions them I think "oh, that's right, I've got braces and they're still kind of new!"I am experiencing more pain, but it's still not a huge problem. I'm finding that my elastics are causing it, which makes sense because I only wear them at night.
Flossing.... well. What a story. I was basically only flossing my top teeth for the first month because I just couldn't get the floss between the bottom ones- and the hygienist told me that I could get away with not flossing my bottom teeth for a year because my teeth are in such good shape. She wasn't promoting this, I think it was more to reassure me if I found it too difficult. I finally bit the bullet last week and had a go at my bottom teeth. And after a lot of work, I discovered the reason the floss would not fit- there was so much tartar (I think- tartar's the clear stuff, right?) there!
The floss managed to pull out all of the yucky tartar, and it was like there were these little pieces of clear plastic stuff between my teeth. Pretty disgusting but I feel so so so good that I've finally gotten all this crap out. Now I look forward to flossing every night!
My bite is still way off. Before all of this, my back teeth met quite well, and that went out the window as soon as the molar bands went on. It's slowly getting better, and I notice that my bite is better in the morning after the elastics have been on all night. I'm hoping that at my next adjustment I have to wear elastics all day- I know what they can do overnight, and it would be amazing to see what they could do if they were on all the time.
I'm finding new things in my mouth to stress about all the time
At the moment I am worried about my gum on my bottom teeth. The ortho told me that I have a little bit of gum recession due to my teeth being quite forward in the gum. I've noticed some of the gum has come back on some teeth, which is but then I worry some has gotten worse, so I'm constantly comparing photos. As far as I can tell, the recession hasn't gotten worse, but I'm a worrier! If it's not that, it will be something else I just keep having to remind myself what my bf is always telling me- Worrying is a lot like being in a rocking chair. It's a lot fun, but you don't go anywhere!The only other bit of news I have is that my bottom first right molar is now way out of the arch poking it's way towards my tongue. Hey, I know that's not how I want it but any movement is progress!
I've included a little update photo, because I know that's what we all want to see! My two top teeth continue to straighten out, which is making me very happy.
Nearly 6 weeks in:
Day 1:
Take care everyone
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Thankyou lionfish and KK!
Flossing is much better! My bottom gums are in much better shape which is fantastic. I actually really look forward to my nightly brush and floss routine now, it is just the best feeling when my teeth are clean and sparkling! 
I have been playing around with my camera and have a few pics to share.
Here is my top arch:
And my bottom arch:
This is my elastics configuration. Currently I am wearing Tom 3/8" 9.5mm light, only at night. I'm doing about 12 hours a day. They go from my upper cuspids to my lower first molars. Basically my ortho told me to wear "top front, bottom back" but not to worry if I couldn't make it all the way to the back. For the first fortnight I could only go to my lower second bicuspids, and I'm still working on making it all the way back to my lower second molars. In case you were wondering, my wisdom teeth were removed three years ago.
Anyway, here they are. If you look closely you can see Tom doing his work.
Keep smiling everyone! We are one day closer to our beautiful smiles!
Jennifer
Flossing is much better!
My bottom gums are in much better shape which is fantastic. I actually really look forward to my nightly brush and floss routine now, it is just the best feeling when my teeth are clean and sparkling! I have been playing around with my camera and have a few pics to share.
Here is my top arch:
And my bottom arch:
This is my elastics configuration. Currently I am wearing Tom 3/8" 9.5mm light, only at night. I'm doing about 12 hours a day. They go from my upper cuspids to my lower first molars. Basically my ortho told me to wear "top front, bottom back" but not to worry if I couldn't make it all the way to the back. For the first fortnight I could only go to my lower second bicuspids, and I'm still working on making it all the way back to my lower second molars. In case you were wondering, my wisdom teeth were removed three years ago.
Anyway, here they are. If you look closely you can see Tom doing his work.
Keep smiling everyone! We are one day closer to our beautiful smiles!
Jennifer
Banded 22 June 2006.
Debanded 24 July 2007.
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Debanded 24 July 2007.
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Fantastic pics, juf_84 and aren't things really going well for you?
I have to confess to sometimes just falling into bed after a big night without (sacrilege) flossing, but I do do it the following morning.
I started with elastics two days ago and I have to say they are pretty amazing. I've got Bill (4oz, medium) across all my first molars, top to bottom. Maybe Bill and Tom can get together some time for a drink, next time they're in the same place?
Hope you're coping with the freezing weather up north.
I have to confess to sometimes just falling into bed after a big night without (sacrilege) flossing, but I do do it the following morning.
I started with elastics two days ago and I have to say they are pretty amazing. I've got Bill (4oz, medium) across all my first molars, top to bottom. Maybe Bill and Tom can get together some time for a drink, next time they're in the same place?
Hope you're coping with the freezing weather up north.
Thankyou Joe, Linda, Bracedagain, Lionfish, Rage and Karen!
Things are going fairly well. Last weekend I finally found out why people say braces are so painful. My lower right cuspid decided to let me know it was moving and was not happy about it!
I was in agony for two days and even some paracetamol + coedine didn't help. However, this little tooth settled down and things have been fine for the last week.
I have my first adjustment tomorrow morning at 9.45 and can't wait!
I'll post on here afterwards to let you know how I went. Take care everyone!
Jennifer
Things are going fairly well. Last weekend I finally found out why people say braces are so painful. My lower right cuspid decided to let me know it was moving and was not happy about it!
I was in agony for two days and even some paracetamol + coedine didn't help. However, this little tooth settled down and things have been fine for the last week.I have my first adjustment tomorrow morning at 9.45 and can't wait!
I'll post on here afterwards to let you know how I went. Take care everyone!
Jennifer
Banded 22 June 2006.
Debanded 24 July 2007.
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Debanded 24 July 2007.
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My first adjustment went quite well.
I thought I would only be seeing the assistant as my ortho is based in Sydney and I'm not sure how often he flies up to Armidale, but he was there and did all the work The first thing he did was ask whether I had seen much movement and I told him I was very happy with what I had seen. He also asked if I had experienced much pain, and I told him everything had been fine apart from that one little tooth last weekend. He was very sympathetic and told me he couldn't explain why one tooth would hurt so much, but that it was normal.
He then cut my old wires straight away and gave me some new, stronger wires. He heated the ends so that they would bend before he put them in my mouth- which is why I haven't experienced the poking wire so many people do. I think that was really thoughtful of him!
It hurt when my brackets were being closed but it was over very quickly. I now have to wear Tom 24/7 in the same configuration as before, and I'm pretty happy about that as it means movement and progress!!
All in all it was a great adjustment. Now I'm a bit sore but nothing I can't deal with.
I saw an old friend at the ortho's office. We went through highschool together, and I have never known here without braces- she is my age, 22. She was getting her braces off, and was terrified as it has been so long since she had been "naked". She looked fantastic when I left and I told her so. I'm sending her positive thoughts tonight and tomorrow (her first day at work "naked") as she's a bit worried about all the attention she'll get. She is a teacher and her class put on a play for her last week- about a girl getting her braces off! She was really touched by that.
Take care everyone,
Jennifer
I thought I would only be seeing the assistant as my ortho is based in Sydney and I'm not sure how often he flies up to Armidale, but he was there and did all the work
The first thing he did was ask whether I had seen much movement and I told him I was very happy with what I had seen. He also asked if I had experienced much pain, and I told him everything had been fine apart from that one little tooth last weekend. He was very sympathetic and told me he couldn't explain why one tooth would hurt so much, but that it was normal.He then cut my old wires straight away
and gave me some new, stronger wires. He heated the ends so that they would bend before he put them in my mouth- which is why I haven't experienced the poking wire so many people do. I think that was really thoughtful of him!It hurt when my brackets were being closed but it was over very quickly. I now have to wear Tom 24/7 in the same configuration as before, and I'm pretty happy about that as it means movement and progress!!
All in all it was a great adjustment. Now I'm a bit sore but nothing I can't deal with.
I saw an old friend at the ortho's office. We went through highschool together, and I have never known here without braces- she is my age, 22. She was getting her braces off, and was terrified as it has been so long since she had been "naked". She looked fantastic when I left and I told her so. I'm sending her positive thoughts tonight and tomorrow (her first day at work "naked") as she's a bit worried about all the attention she'll get. She is a teacher and her class put on a play for her last week- about a girl getting her braces off! She was really touched by that.
Take care everyone,
Jennifer
Banded 22 June 2006.
Debanded 24 July 2007.
Loving it!
Debanded 24 July 2007.
Loving it!