Joanna story (crowding, a bit buck toothed) - Pics
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Joanna story (crowding, a bit buck toothed) - Pics
Hello, this is my braces diary. I decided to start writting pre-braces because now is when I got the time!
So my problems include:
- Severe crowding (on both upper and lower jaw)
- Missing lower 2nd molars
- Good bite (So far)
My first appointment was on Feb. 14th (Valentine's day), they took and molds and x-rays on the same day. They're going to get in touch with me soon and let me know what's happening. In about a month or so I'll be ready for my journey.
Here are my teeth:
You can see how my profile is afected by my lower bucks:
Front:
Profile (Teeth):
I'm going to check on things next week (social security, have to be pushy) and so in about 10 days I'll post again.! Wish me good luck.
Joanna
So my problems include:
- Severe crowding (on both upper and lower jaw)
- Missing lower 2nd molars
- Good bite (So far)
My first appointment was on Feb. 14th (Valentine's day), they took and molds and x-rays on the same day. They're going to get in touch with me soon and let me know what's happening. In about a month or so I'll be ready for my journey.
Here are my teeth:
You can see how my profile is afected by my lower bucks:
Front:
Profile (Teeth):
I'm going to check on things next week (social security, have to be pushy) and so in about 10 days I'll post again.! Wish me good luck.
Joanna
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Good pictures!
Keep us updated...can't wait to see your progress!
Keep us updated...can't wait to see your progress!
"Life is an occasion; RISE TO IT!" --Mr. Magorium
I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3535 a little more about me here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 961130.htm
I wore Damon 3's and Opals for 20 months at age 42. Braces off January 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=3535 a little more about me here: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... 961130.htm
Hi guys! Thanks for all the support. So yesterday I went to the office and asked how everything was going with my process (to make sure they won't lose it like my friend's one) and said that I had been waiting for a month... she said "In little time we will call you"... the assistant is really rude... I also made up that I had lost my phone and had bought another one to make her to comfirm the phone number heheh.
Now all I have to do is wait. I'm assuming that they will call in a couple of weeks... I can't wait! I'll post when that happens.
Good luck 4 u all.
Joanna
Now all I have to do is wait. I'm assuming that they will call in a couple of weeks... I can't wait! I'll post when that happens.
Good luck 4 u all.
Joanna
Okay... Nearly 2 months now... They should be calling soon! I figured I may call tomorow morning or something just to be a pain in the a** ! By the way I had to change my ticker 'cause it said "6 days untill braces come in" - I wish! So I must be close to my second appointment. Time is going by soo slowly... days seem like months. Sorry guys just needed to vent a little bit here.
Joanna
Joanna
Hey Linda21, thanks for ur reply! I luv this board!
So I rang this afternoon and was of course super polite. I was originally told that the molds take 3 weeks to get back from the lab. and it's been one and a half months and they haven«t came back, so the girl said that she was going to ring them and find out what was going on. So next week I'm going there with a friend so check on the status of things once again. I'm like SOOO excided over this whole thing, and I'm in a hurry because I already have the extractions done, so this needs to be done ASAP. And after the molds come from the lab. the doc. has to study my case, so I'm counting on another 2 weeks or so but next week I'll post once again. I am so concerned! This board is a great place to vent!
Good luck to you 2,
Joanna
So I rang this afternoon and was of course super polite. I was originally told that the molds take 3 weeks to get back from the lab. and it's been one and a half months and they haven«t came back, so the girl said that she was going to ring them and find out what was going on. So next week I'm going there with a friend so check on the status of things once again. I'm like SOOO excided over this whole thing, and I'm in a hurry because I already have the extractions done, so this needs to be done ASAP. And after the molds come from the lab. the doc. has to study my case, so I'm counting on another 2 weeks or so but next week I'll post once again. I am so concerned! This board is a great place to vent!
Good luck to you 2,
Joanna
Spacers
Spacers went in this morning at 9:40 am. My favourite assistant ever did it, and she was really careful not to hurt me. I hope she's around tomorrow for the braces... 'cause I really dislike the other one.
Spacers were fine all day, almost no pain... I guess I have so much space in the back of my mouth, so they don't hurt much while moving back.
I was a bit scared of eating at first 'cause I thought they'd pop out. But nah, they're in it's right place!
Tomorrow is THE day... less than 12 hours. I think I'm getting lowers only... (yes they're a bit unorganized and didn't really tell me anything much)!
The assistant explained me how much orthodontics has evolved in the past 8/9 years (when I was braces for the first time) and how it is really advisable and affordable to do it these days.
I'll post in tomorrow with pics of my new lower teeth.
Take care,
Joanna
Spacers were fine all day, almost no pain... I guess I have so much space in the back of my mouth, so they don't hurt much while moving back.
I was a bit scared of eating at first 'cause I thought they'd pop out. But nah, they're in it's right place!
Tomorrow is THE day... less than 12 hours. I think I'm getting lowers only... (yes they're a bit unorganized and didn't really tell me anything much)!
The assistant explained me how much orthodontics has evolved in the past 8/9 years (when I was braces for the first time) and how it is really advisable and affordable to do it these days.
I'll post in tomorrow with pics of my new lower teeth.
Take care,
Joanna
Hey hey! U girls rule!
So yeah I got the lowers this morning, and the assistant was there, she didn't do my braces, some other assistant helped out. But my ortho. was there and I like her, so it was okay. I can't beleive I was late for my appointment, 10 minutes!
I was a bit disappointed, because even though my ortho. is so kind and nice, she didn't really explained me anything at all, I guess she sees a lot of people and didn't really have time.
My braces are metal, quite small, and I've chosen pink elastics to go with them! I'm getting the uppers in less than 2 weeks time - oh yeah - I was shocked, 'cause when I was leaving I asked her "Oh, and when are the uppers coming in?" she said "whenever u want, if you want we can put them on this month"... and that was it, I sheduled the appointment and my first hygienist consultation (I guess this is probably why she didn't explain me much, the hygienist will). And I also asked her about my remaining left wisdom teeth and she said that I could put the braces on first and then we'd see about the wisdom tooth. I really don't know how she's going to make space there, 'cause the wisdom is stuck to the second molar. On the right side I do have 2 milimeters or something. Anyways, she probably knows what she's doing... I'll try to "get something out of her" on the next appointment... She was in a bad day!
Here are so pics, I appologyse for the sesame** quality... It took me over 20 minutes to take these things... But u can definatly see that they are super crooked - I'll post every month or every two months:
Can't wait for these babies to get straight!!!
Thanks girl for so much support! U rule!
Joanita
Oh I forgot to say: Nearly no pain at all so far and also I don't notice my lip being bigger weird looking - which is a releive. It does look a bit different, but quite acceptable. I was expecting a lot worse!
So yeah I got the lowers this morning, and the assistant was there, she didn't do my braces, some other assistant helped out. But my ortho. was there and I like her, so it was okay. I can't beleive I was late for my appointment, 10 minutes!
I was a bit disappointed, because even though my ortho. is so kind and nice, she didn't really explained me anything at all, I guess she sees a lot of people and didn't really have time.
My braces are metal, quite small, and I've chosen pink elastics to go with them! I'm getting the uppers in less than 2 weeks time - oh yeah - I was shocked, 'cause when I was leaving I asked her "Oh, and when are the uppers coming in?" she said "whenever u want, if you want we can put them on this month"... and that was it, I sheduled the appointment and my first hygienist consultation (I guess this is probably why she didn't explain me much, the hygienist will). And I also asked her about my remaining left wisdom teeth and she said that I could put the braces on first and then we'd see about the wisdom tooth. I really don't know how she's going to make space there, 'cause the wisdom is stuck to the second molar. On the right side I do have 2 milimeters or something. Anyways, she probably knows what she's doing... I'll try to "get something out of her" on the next appointment... She was in a bad day!
Here are so pics, I appologyse for the sesame** quality... It took me over 20 minutes to take these things... But u can definatly see that they are super crooked - I'll post every month or every two months:
Can't wait for these babies to get straight!!!
Thanks girl for so much support! U rule!
Joanita
Oh I forgot to say: Nearly no pain at all so far and also I don't notice my lip being bigger weird looking - which is a releive. It does look a bit different, but quite acceptable. I was expecting a lot worse!
congrats! they are looking fabulous!
just remember that the first week is the hardest- then its all uphill from there- except for some minor discomfort around adjustments
just remember that the first week is the hardest- then its all uphill from there- except for some minor discomfort around adjustments
Braces off- 12 months 1 week in braces- estimate 18-21 months!
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom