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No, you're not looking at a miraculous 5-week treatment course ... it's just me using photoshop its a very long drawn-out process so unless you're familiar with photoshop or adobe photo elements its difficult/impossible to explain how it's done
the "before" pic is from March 10th
the "after" pic is what my teeth will (hopefully) look like around August 2008
~Victor
B-day: 02/06/07
Adjustments: 04/03/07, 05/30/07, 07/25/07, 09/18/07, 11/15/07, 01/10/08, 03/04/08, 05/08/08
Debonding: 07/01/08
18 month prognosis
Actual Treatment Time: 1 year, 4 months, 25 days
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bracedagain: Pretty Cool anyway Victor!!
Sure would be neat to do in 5 weeks tho!! Bet it would hurt too!
It would hurt, braced, I guess that would be an "extreme makeover" hahaha but remember: Pain is temporary... beautiful teeth are forever!! (Well, sort of. )
rage31: That's pretty cool Victor. With those springs doing their work. I am sure you will be there in no time.
Thanks, rage, I'm glad you like my mock-up. I'm hoping this will all be worth it in the end. And somehow, by looking at what my teeth might look like, I think it will be worth it.
linda21: Wow, impressive photo collage victor36 especially the "before" and "after" shots
Here's to those laterals making their way into the world very soon!
Thanks, linda, for your kind compliments and encouragement!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get my laterals hooked up to that darn archwire!
~Victor~
B-day: 02/06/07
Adjustments: 04/03/07, 05/30/07, 07/25/07, 09/18/07, 11/15/07, 01/10/08, 03/04/08, 05/08/08
Debonding: 07/01/08
18 month prognosis
Actual Treatment Time: 1 year, 4 months, 25 days
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Yesterday I woke up and my centrals were ACHING! It felt like I got punched in the mouth... They hurt less today but still hurt nonetheless... This is the first time since my b-day that these guys hurt... This must mean they are FINALLY starting to move... stubborn little suckers!!!
B-day: 02/06/07
Adjustments: 04/03/07, 05/30/07, 07/25/07, 09/18/07, 11/15/07, 01/10/08, 03/04/08, 05/08/08
Debonding: 07/01/08
18 month prognosis
Actual Treatment Time: 1 year, 4 months, 25 days
Click on the ↓↓ below for my story.
linda21 You sure you didn't have a night-time punch up with yourself cos you shouldn't be feeling any pain ... nah, only kidding !
Yes, tooth tenderness is an indicator that movement is happening . Those stubborn centrals don't stand a chance....
...Hope those centrals settle soon enough!
HAHAHA you are silly! but thanks for the encouragement linda21... I can always count on this forum to keep my attitude positive... it really does help me!!
~Victor
Last edited by victor36 on Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:23 am, edited 1 time in total.
B-day: 02/06/07
Adjustments: 04/03/07, 05/30/07, 07/25/07, 09/18/07, 11/15/07, 01/10/08, 03/04/08, 05/08/08
Debonding: 07/01/08
18 month prognosis
Actual Treatment Time: 1 year, 4 months, 25 days
Click on the ↓↓ below for my story.
Hi Victor36! I liked your "before and after" pics. I bet this helps a little with the pain, to have a visual and see why we put ourselves through this. I am on day two and my teeth are killing me.
Patricia S. Hi Victor36! I liked your "before and after" pics. I bet this helps a little with the pain, to have a visual and see why we put ourselves through this. I am on day two and my teeth are killing me.
Patricia
Hi Patricia! I've had mine since February 6 and oh I remember those first few days.. Advil and lots of warm water rinses seemed to help me... hope they help you too, because the fun has just begun!!!
~Victor
B-day: 02/06/07
Adjustments: 04/03/07, 05/30/07, 07/25/07, 09/18/07, 11/15/07, 01/10/08, 03/04/08, 05/08/08
Debonding: 07/01/08
18 month prognosis
Actual Treatment Time: 1 year, 4 months, 25 days
Click on the ↓↓ below for my story.
Thanks, koasterlover3315 for the nice compliments and encouragement! Someone else on this forum [ruth a.k.a. smallbutmighty to be exact! ] had gold ligs and I just had to have them too! hahaha
~Victor
B-day: 02/06/07
Adjustments: 04/03/07, 05/30/07, 07/25/07, 09/18/07, 11/15/07, 01/10/08, 03/04/08, 05/08/08
Debonding: 07/01/08
18 month prognosis
Actual Treatment Time: 1 year, 4 months, 25 days
Click on the ↓↓ below for my story.
Hi, I'm looking into getting braces... I actually have my first consultation next week... and my teeth look almost exactly like yours on top. If you don't mind me asking, what did your ortho say about extractions?
I don't mind the questions, it's just that you're asking me to remember what the ortho said back in August :? I believe his exact words were, "We're gonna try to do this without extractions." And I hope that truly is the case. If your uppers look like mine then you can probably also expect the springs, which are designed to push my uppers forward & outward for a broader smile (if that makes sense). You should go for it; it's one of the best gifts that you can give yourself.
~Victor
B-day: 02/06/07
Adjustments: 04/03/07, 05/30/07, 07/25/07, 09/18/07, 11/15/07, 01/10/08, 03/04/08, 05/08/08
Debonding: 07/01/08
18 month prognosis
Actual Treatment Time: 1 year, 4 months, 25 days
Click on the ↓↓ below for my story.
Thanks for the info, Victor. The reason I'm asking is I really don't want to have any extractions if it is possible... I've kind of noticed that when some people have extractions, their smile tends to look smaller I guess. For some it completely changes the way they look. Oh and your explanation for the springs make sense and it sounds good (probably doesn't feel too good though, right?) Hopefully the orthos I consult with will go with a similar treatment plan as yours. Thanks again and I hope you and your teeth are doing well! I'll definitely be keeping track of your progress!
... it's just me using photoshop 
its a very long drawn-out process so unless you're familiar with photoshop or adobe photo elements its difficult/impossible to explain how it's done 
~Victor
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] had gold ligs and I just had to have them too! hahaha
