Nawners ~ 2nd Adjustment ~

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#31 Post by **Nawners** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:37 pm

Sooo... I think I was wrong. I don't see any movement from day 1 to now

Well, actually I think my midline is off a bit more.

Here's today

Here's day 1, 10 days ago...

What do you guys think?

#32 Post by **manglemouth** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:14 am

:::jumping up and down, raising hand:::

I think I see something! Your left lateral (right one when I look at it) looks like it has slightly moved away from your front tooth. The gap seems like a bit bigger ....it could just be the angle though?
I am not sure if you consider that a good change or not, depending on what needs done, but that's what I can find so far!

#33 Post by **Nawners** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:53 pm

Thanks for the encouragement!

Not sure why the second pic is so much smaller. I made it the same size as the other, so that makes it a bit more difficult to tell.

I will take any type of movement!!

Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:43 pm

awesome pics, i started my braces journey 1 month ago

Come see my story:)

Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:43 pm

awesome pics, i started my braces journey 1 month ago

Come see my story:)

#36 Post by **Nawners** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:08 pm

Well, tomorrow marks 1 month since being braced... Here are some comparison pics. I don't see any difference at all, which is a bit discouraging, but I'm sure there's reason for that.

Here's today, 3.21.07

And here's day 1, 2.22.07

So... what do you all think?

Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:32 pm

#38 Post by **smallbutmighty** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:04 pm

Nawners,
Sometimes you can't tell by looking for the changes, but you will know that something is different by feeling with your tongue, or your bite/chewing feels different, and flossing gets easier or harder.

Re the wax complaint-- I felt the same way about the GUM brand, and for heaven's sake where do they get off charging so much for so little. And why would they only sell it 1 in a package! My practitioner gave me several kinds in his goodie pouch, and I liked the stiffer wax better, but couldn't find any in the stores--GUM seems to have a monopoly. So I ordered some from Dentakit. I remember reading Lynn's comments about the wax types available, and she, I believe, liked the stiffer variety too. And the price is soooo much better esp. if you order the box of 50 even with shipping it is only $.78 each. I figure if I have any left at the end of my year, I'll pass them on to the dentist to give out with the Dentakit info as a commercial for Lynn.

#39 Post by **Nawners** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:44 pm

Sometimes you can't tell by looking for the changes, but you will know that something is different by feeling with your tongue, or your bite/chewing feels different, and flossing gets easier or harder.

Thanks! I think you're right. It's hard to explain, but I used to be able to press my lower canines to my uppers one side at a time, and it almost felt like all of my uppers moved together. Now they just don't hit in the same spot to be able to do that. That's probably one difference I notice.

And yes, the GUM wax is just gross. Thankfully I haven't had to use wax after the first few days of being braced, but when I get my lowers on I'm sure I will have to again.

Nice way to plug the Dentakit

Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:45 pm

So bored, I practically read every post in this forumn lol

#41 Post by **Nawners** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:51 pm

LOL

I totally understand... But hey, you'll be all up to date on everyone's progress!

Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:52 pm

LOl, I wish I can fast forward a week to put up some update pics, I seen a tremendous difference!

About being up to date, I forget what I just read and replied lol.

#43 Post by **LithpingLitha** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:00 pm

I think your ligs totally rock!

#44 Post by **Nawners** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:41 am

LL: Thanks! My two favorite colors...

KK: Your words are always so encouraging and thoughtful. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that I look forward to your comments!

Today marks my 1 month braciversary... Time really does fly!

#45 Post by **manglemouth** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:16 am

Hi Brace Buddy!!

Can you believe it's been a month already? I remember when we were counting the hours LOL

Your braces look so cute on you! And yes, go by the changes you feel versus what you see, since they are neatly side by side it's probably hard to tell. Maybe try the upper arch angle to see changes from that side? I can barely see changes from up front but definitely when I look at the arch.

My son brought a nice icky cold home so we've both been sick, I will try to get my one month comparison up too.

Only 23-29 months to go LOL (I don't remember what your estimated time was?)

Good luck, and definitely post when you have your first adjustment!