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Traceymay here.
I'm 37 years old and have been unhappy with my teeth ever since my wisdom teeth came through about 9 years ago
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I finally made the decision back in April 2007 after speaking to my dentist to take the plunge and get things sorted.
After a consultation with the ortho, he told me that I needed to have 2 teeth extracted (pre molars) which I was really scared about, as I had a lot of extractions as a kid and did not want any more.
I new that I had to have the teeth extracted if I wanted to go ahead with the braces so I made the appointment with my dentist for the end of July.
I turned up for my appointment and tried to be really positive. When i went into my dentists room he asked me if I was nervous. So i said yes, but lets just get this done. He then looked really embarassed as he explained that the ortho had not recorded which teeth were to be pulled so he had to cancel the appointment.
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Any way 2 weeks later I had the teeth extraced (for free, as it was their mistake)
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13 Aug 2007 Brace Day !!! oh gosh it felt wierd and my self confidence hit rock bottom
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15 Aug first picture. My lips are quite swollwn due to tooo much yacking on a night out.
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Check out how much my front teeth cross over !!!!
I've now had 2 adjustments and my teeth are wizzing into place
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This pic was taken on the 29th Oct just after my last adjustment, and I think that you can tell things have moved.
Gosh look at the length of this post
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I'll try and make more regular post and keep them short(er) and sweet.
One more thing. This site is fantastic!! and dosn't make you feel as though you are the only person going through this journey
Traceymay xx