hey guys- sorry for the delay, working as usual- and still trying to find a camera in these moving boxes o_o....
I've been thinking about my last experience, and I really will say something this time if I feel ignored or rudely kept- if I'm paying this much for a service, I expect to be treated with politeness- period.
wish me luck guys!
MY next appointment is on the 24th, so I will update you afterwards- hopefully with pictures
... I may resort to purchasing an actual disposable camera for the time being- since my boxes aren't being unpacked any time soon
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I'm not 100% sure what will be done this appointment, especially since I didn't get to see the ortho last time [>_>...] but they did put the new wire on last time, so I assume its staying put for the time being. on the top- I think the wire has moved/shifted to the right- because the once ever so well placed curve between my two front teeth is now right against my right one- as well as a cm of wire in the back of my mouth o_O...
[ouch!]
... but that does mean movement right?
Bell: congrats on joining the journey!
no matter what- even though the nerves make you unsure of why you started- just keep coming here and checking out those progress reports- it's what kept me sane! I didn't even want to see in the mirror when they first went on- now, I smile for everyone- not just because my teeth are straighter- because
I feel good about my decision. I feel like for once I was able to do something strictly for me- they've always bothered me personnally, and while I was growing up at first I Thought I was lucky not to have them, then saw all of the pretty smiles my friends had- and now its my turn
just wait- I promise the day you wake up being happy about your decsion comes alot sooner than you think!
It hought the only day I would feel good is the day they come off! [lol] although that will be a great day, it's only 1% of the journey- promise!
florencegal: oh wow- thank you so much!
when I joined this forum- I started because I needed reassurance that I wasn't "crazy for undertaking something so late in life"- wow, have I grown since then!~
now, I realize there is no set date to get braces- its not a race to the finish line, but a progression to inner and outer peace with yourself. IT's waking up and saying: "I don't like something- and I can fix it. It won't be a quick fix, but a long one- full of good moments and
really long time periods between them" [snickers
] I promise you that the hardest part is taking the first step- walking into that office on brace day was one of the hardest things I've done before- you'd be surprised how self conscious even the people who 'don't care' about others can get- I don't think I've ever felt so 'watched' by others- but now- I realize it's
me who noticed, no one else- sure, people see the braces and comment sometimes, but honestly- think about the last person you saw in braces/ Did you mock/think how silly are they/watch their speaking in them? no- you saw a person- not an appliance. You may have noticed them, but it's not all they are. Congrats on your decision and I am soooo happy I could help in any way
This forum is fantastic- please keep in touch!
ps: I've noticed those incisors have a tendancey to do that! lol
they are pesky little guys
pps: ... I still constantly run my tongue on my incisor- lol
I think it's a mixture of old habit and checking to make sure it's still in line!
M1K3y: 
I'm afraid to ask- lol... my first estimate was 18-21 months, but I've been told my progress has been very wuick so it may of been bumped up sooner than that, but honestly- I think i'm too afraid to ask, and I'm not sure they would know either- my next appointment is next week so maybe I'll get the courage then o_o...
