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So it's finally here! My first brace day! I've waited so long for this and am so happy! lol
Here's my teeth before the brace:
Here's my teeth when the bottom brace was put on today:
I've got my next appointment in one month so hopefully there will have been some movement by then!
I'm not in any pain but am having a little trouble talking. Had my first meal before, Jacket potato and beans and it wasnt too bad, although i'm convinced i'm going to break it (which i'm sure everyone thinks at first!)
Anyway, i'm going to be updating the pictures once a month to follow my progress!
Congrats on your Bday, i hope everything goes well for you.
I too have lots of gaps in my teeth and am looking at approx 20-22 months to get them straightened out. I have my top and bottom in Damons.
I'll keep an eye on your progress since your treatment is similar to mine!!
Lots of Luck!
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"Smile; if you can't lift the corners, let the middle sag..."
Woke up this morning and my teeth were really tender and sore. When I went to brush my teeth with my electric toothbrush............OWW!!!!!
I've got quite a heavily filled tooth which is centre bottom which my dentist says has no nerve endings............Well I must have grew some over night because that's the most painful!
In a way, i'm pleased there's a little pain as last night, I was starting to think the orthodontist hadnt placed the brace correctly as there didnt seem to be any pressure!
Just been looking in the mirror and I pushed (not too hard) and there was movement ever so slightly. Not going to do it no more incase my teeth move back a little too much but there defo loosening!
Hello everyone, thought I'd update you all on how i'm getting on!
Yesterday, I had my 3rd adjustment and got a Powerchain on my lower teeth!
My orthadontist said she's really pleased with my progress so far and didnt think we'd be at this stage so quick!
The lower teeth have been moved back slightly and now the gaps are being closed. My orthadontist said she'd hope the top brace would be on before Christmas! Cant wait to see some movement in my top teeth! lol
I posted the following topic five years ago. I was thinking tonight about how I used to feel about my teeth andhow I used to post on this message forum and how I posted pictures of my 'old teeth'. I used to feel really insecure, paranoid, ashamed if i'm totally honest about my smile.
I went to my dentist and requested braces, the process was slow and also painful at times but was the most life changing thing I ever did in my life. I really, really mean that too.
I'll be honest, I eventually went private instead of the NHS after they advised me that my treatment length could be upto 3 years and I got invisalign braces which straightened my teeth in 12 months and with alot of people who now admit to me that they thought I had veneers because they couldnt even tell I was wearing braces and the transformation in my teeth was that good.
Can someone tell me how I can post a pic of my teeth as they are now?
Please if you feel down or depressed that your teeth will never move, then stick with it. It will probably change your life too.
