Sagii, 28, Brace Saga
Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:32 am
Hi All,
I guess I'm starting this journal a little late, but better late than never. For years I never really cared for my smile and often considered braces but never really thought I could get them. I was under the impression your dentist had to refer you in order to get them. As a child I never really went to the dentist, but when I became grown and got a job/insurance I felt the importance to maintain my dental health. Well my first dentist told me I didn't need braces, so I just figured that was that. Then 3 years later I changed dentists for convenience purposes and my new dentist suggested I consult with an ortho and he basically said I didn't need a dentist to tell me I needed braces. So, that begins my saga I contacted an ortho's office in March, had my consultation and impressions done in April.
--April 21, 2006 I received my 8 spacers....those things are definitely the worst part of the treatment so far.
--April 28, 2006 I received my 4 molar bands and had my upper metal braces put on.
--June 22, 2006 I went in for my first adjustment. *It wasn't as bad as I thought but my left side of my mouth is still a little uncomfortable.
--August 3, 2006 I get fulled braced
*I'm anxiously waiting to be fully braced since my bottom teeth were my main concern because I have some crowding.
Quoted a 32 month treatment
I guess I'm starting this journal a little late, but better late than never. For years I never really cared for my smile and often considered braces but never really thought I could get them. I was under the impression your dentist had to refer you in order to get them. As a child I never really went to the dentist, but when I became grown and got a job/insurance I felt the importance to maintain my dental health. Well my first dentist told me I didn't need braces, so I just figured that was that. Then 3 years later I changed dentists for convenience purposes and my new dentist suggested I consult with an ortho and he basically said I didn't need a dentist to tell me I needed braces. So, that begins my saga I contacted an ortho's office in March, had my consultation and impressions done in April.
--April 21, 2006 I received my 8 spacers....those things are definitely the worst part of the treatment so far.
--April 28, 2006 I received my 4 molar bands and had my upper metal braces put on.
--June 22, 2006 I went in for my first adjustment. *It wasn't as bad as I thought but my left side of my mouth is still a little uncomfortable.
--August 3, 2006 I get fulled braced
*I'm anxiously waiting to be fully braced since my bottom teeth were my main concern because I have some crowding.
Quoted a 32 month treatment
