They're OFF! (updated 3/31/08)
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Hi everyone!
Okay, so I don't have new pics yet to post (I got a new phone and can't quite figure out how to take good pictures with it yet) but I'll give you the run-down:
- Power chains on the top and bottom
- New elastic placements to try and yank my midline into place.
No news on a debanding date yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for new years!
Okay, so I don't have new pics yet to post (I got a new phone and can't quite figure out how to take good pictures with it yet) but I'll give you the run-down:
- Power chains on the top and bottom
- New elastic placements to try and yank my midline into place.
No news on a debanding date yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for new years!
Braces on 4/4/07 -
Braces off 3/31/08!
Braces off 3/31/08!
Thanks, Karen!
Jamie and Ken, I loved having the wires out! It was so nice, though I did get a lot of odd looks while I ran errands in between appointments. A lot of looks like people couldn't quite figure out what was wrong, but they knew SOMETHING was goofy.
Choppers, flossing without wires is my favorite part of my adjustments. I seriously look forward to it the entire day of my appointmet.![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Okay, progress pictures!
The day they went on, before:
![Image](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/498006719_dd660fe8be_m.jpg)
Month two:
![Image](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1401/543861572_e78659e8a8_m.jpg)
Month four:
![Image](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1431/1061607164_17362de003_m.jpg)
Today, almost five and a half months since brace day:
![Image](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/1397236041_bddb6b2584_m.jpg)
While I think the first two months showed the most improvment in my teeth becoming more straight, I really think now is when I'm starting to see a real change in my bite.
To be honest, I never really thought about my bite until it started to change.
Jamie and Ken, I loved having the wires out! It was so nice, though I did get a lot of odd looks while I ran errands in between appointments. A lot of looks like people couldn't quite figure out what was wrong, but they knew SOMETHING was goofy.
Choppers, flossing without wires is my favorite part of my adjustments. I seriously look forward to it the entire day of my appointmet.
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Okay, progress pictures!
The day they went on, before:
![Image](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/498006719_dd660fe8be_m.jpg)
Month two:
![Image](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1401/543861572_e78659e8a8_m.jpg)
Month four:
![Image](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1431/1061607164_17362de003_m.jpg)
Today, almost five and a half months since brace day:
![Image](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/1397236041_bddb6b2584_m.jpg)
While I think the first two months showed the most improvment in my teeth becoming more straight, I really think now is when I'm starting to see a real change in my bite.
To be honest, I never really thought about my bite until it started to change.
Braces on 4/4/07 -
Braces off 3/31/08!
Braces off 3/31/08!
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Hi, Diana! Nice to meet you! Wow - your progress it amazing!
I just got mine two days ago and it feels like such a daunting road ahead, but seeing pictures like that really keep me feeling positive that my own journey will be just as successful and that there IS some light at the end of the long tunnel I have ahead. Thanks & congrats on your success so far!![Dance :dance:](./images/smilies/eusa_dance.gif)
![Jump4Joy :jump:](./images/smilies/041.gif)
I just got mine two days ago and it feels like such a daunting road ahead, but seeing pictures like that really keep me feeling positive that my own journey will be just as successful and that there IS some light at the end of the long tunnel I have ahead. Thanks & congrats on your success so far!
![Dance :dance:](./images/smilies/eusa_dance.gif)
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Man, I really sort of disappeared for a while!
I suppose that's becuase while I continue to get adjustments every three weeks and wear my rubberbands and such like a good little patient ... everything still looks the same in pictures. See?
![Image](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/1922271872_b0fbde7b19_m.jpg)
Now is when the slooooooow changes are going on, which is great, but not very photo worthy
(Please excuse my stained powerchains! I've been unable to avoid the red wine lately!)
I suppose that's becuase while I continue to get adjustments every three weeks and wear my rubberbands and such like a good little patient ... everything still looks the same in pictures. See?
![Image](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/1922271872_b0fbde7b19_m.jpg)
Now is when the slooooooow changes are going on, which is great, but not very photo worthy
![wink :wink:](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
(Please excuse my stained powerchains! I've been unable to avoid the red wine lately!)
Braces on 4/4/07 -
Braces off 3/31/08!
Braces off 3/31/08!
Oh my GOD! I went in for an adjustment yesterday and walked out with my debanding date!
APRIL 1ST!
I am pretty dang excited, let me tell you.
My set up as of this morning:
![Image](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2130/2314892836_964d00ee3d_m.jpg)
The morning before they went on:
![Image](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/498006719_dd660fe8be_m.jpg)
He is going to give me both Hawley and Essex retainers, because he said that while the Hawleys are better, he knows I talk a lot for work so I'll want the Essex for daytime wear.
WHEEEEEEEE!
APRIL 1ST!
I am pretty dang excited, let me tell you.
My set up as of this morning:
![Image](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2130/2314892836_964d00ee3d_m.jpg)
The morning before they went on:
![Image](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/498006719_dd660fe8be_m.jpg)
He is going to give me both Hawley and Essex retainers, because he said that while the Hawleys are better, he knows I talk a lot for work so I'll want the Essex for daytime wear.
WHEEEEEEEE!
Braces on 4/4/07 -
Braces off 3/31/08!
Braces off 3/31/08!
HI Diana
Hi Diana, I havent seen you on the board in so long, I hope all is well, congrats on the debandiong date, I bet your so excited, mine has also been estimated for April or May, so I know how u feel, well goodluck! Cant wait to see those pics!
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