Thanks everyone, for stopping by! I really appreciate all the awesome comments from you guys - it makes me so fat headed when you all give me such lovely compliments! I haven't been around lately.... so busy! But I'm back now, and with updates on my 6th adjustment to boot!!!
Had my 6th adjustment on October 11th. (I know, I know, I'm late!!) Kept the same wires, but got new ligs of course, and I let my silly husband talk me into getting Halloween colors! Now instead of looking 13, I look 12 and a half...
Anyway, the newest bits of news include: got a PC on the lower right central to lower right canine. Apparently it's supposed to help give the other teeth some room? I thought PC's always squooshed your teeth together, but what do I know? I already notice a difference, though - and one that I hadn't expected. There is a small gap in between the lower centrals! I guess that means the three front teeth on the lower right are moving into the space left by the gap. Only trouble is, my midline is WAAY off in the lower arch, and it's too far to the right!!! I wish we could have pulled the lower left ones over to the left.... Oh well, just gotta have faith in the orthodontist.
Next new thing -- I've now joined the community of class I elastic wearers! I'm supposed to change them every day, which I've been keeping up on very well. (Though it's not saying much, because it's only been two days.) I've got a little baggie full of them, all different colors. My smile looks extra Halloween-y when I add the bright green elastics to my ligs that are orange and black! Today was purple, as chosen by my step daughter, so that's what you get to see in photos.
Other than that, nothing crazy. I was in rather more than a smidge of pain after this adjustment, and it's still lingering a bit. I feel good about it though, because my last couple of adjustments haven't been all that painful. Bring it on!!! I like knowing that those guys are finally whipping into shape. Also, since the ortho's office was super quiet at this last visit, I asked if I could brush and floss before the new ligs went on, and they obliged... very sweet of them to do so. They took out my arch wires and let me carry on. It felt good to floss.
Most of the pain has subsided, but it's still a little sore now. I have that 'itchy' feeling going on though... if they aren't being disturbed by any sort of pressure, it's mostly itchy feeling. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?!
So, enough with the jibber jabber. Here's what you've all been waiting for.
From three weeks ago, I think I notice:
* smaller extraction gaps
* upper midline is nearer to the center of my face than ever before
....................September 20th ............................................................... October 11th.............................
you can see the lower centrals separating due to the PC down there...
can't wait to have those babies filed down a bit on the bottom.
midline straightening out!
those gaps are a bit stubborn, but coming along.
CLASS I ELASTICS!!!
right side
left side
Random thought.... upper laterals oftentimes look funny, don't they? All slanty towards the centrals. What's with that?
Anyway, hope you're all having a wonderful weekend! I gotta get working on these pumpkins!!!!!!! Still in the planning stages of the Halloween party we're throwing, but the RSVP date is October 17th. We'll see how many people actually get back to us! Take care.
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