Christina's journey has begun! Updated with PICTURES!!

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#16 Post by **Chrissy** » Sun May 11, 2008 3:36 am

Thank you! I was surprised actually.... I didn't notice that much change until I took the photos and compared it. It is so obvious!!

The thing is working!!!

#17 Post by **Chrissy** » Sun May 25, 2008 1:42 am

So I had my lower braces fitted last week and oh man it felt strange!! I am quite lucky with my Damon braces because my teeth don't hurt at all, but the problem was that I had the skin on my cheeks catching in between my upper teeth and my lower braces and man that hurt!!

For the first couple of days I was bleeding every time I had a bite to eat and it was really getting to me.

A week on and I think my mouth kind of got used to it...... I must have learned how to bite in a way that I don't bite into my cheeks and I can see that in about a week or so, I won't even notice them anymore.

#18 Post by **jenny101101** » Sun May 25, 2008 7:25 am

Hi Chrissy,

Glad to hear you got your lowers on and you're getting that bite thing down!

I had the same sort of issues too but it really does get easier. You're top teeth are really coming along!

Looking forward to pics of your lowers.

#19 Post by **kaleeky** » Sun May 25, 2008 7:37 am

Chrissy, nice pics!! You're going to be so happy with your results. Your upper arch looks really good already.

#20 Post by ***melissa*** » Sun May 25, 2008 12:28 pm

amazing progress christina...you must be soo happy!

#21 Post by **Luella** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:18 am

Hi Chrissy, I was just catching up on your story- you have some amazing results already! I can't wait to see more pictures as your treatment progresses!

#22 Post by **Chrissy** » Tue May 27, 2008 11:21 am

Thank you all for your kind words!

I love checking other people's journey, their photos and the progress.

I just took a few new photos of my lower braces as well...... here they go:

I am just amazed how fast my upper teeth are moving!! I can see the difference every week

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#23 Post by **jenny101101** » Tue May 27, 2008 2:40 pm

Hi Chrissy,

I went back and looked at your pic of day one with your uppers. Yes, you do have lots of changes!!

And your bottoms look great! We have the exact same braces...how long do you go between adjustments? Mine are 8 weeks apart, which I find difficult....the waiting nearly kills me!

Hope you're doing well now that you have a "full mouth of metal". You have beautiful teeth. I'm sure the end results will be stunning!

#24 Post by **Chrissy** » Wed May 28, 2008 11:11 am

It's usually 7 - 8 weeks between my adjustments

and yeah it seems forever. This was actually my second time at the orthodontists (since I had my upper ones put on) and he said it's progressing much faster that he had anticipated.
Thanks for the compliments

, I am starting to actually picture what the end result will look like

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#25 Post by ***melissa*** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:57 pm

Hey Chrissy! (Thats my sister's name

)
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog!
My puppy is my everything too, I don't know what I'd do without my little baby

#26 Post by **shoezy** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:40 pm

Hello Chrissy,
They are looking mighty 'righteous'!
bottoms up girly

-S

#27 Post by **OhNicole** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:17 pm

You know what my favorite part about everyone's pictures is? Pretty lip gloss! Love yours! Anyhow I just read your story from the beginning and your smile is looking WONDERFUL! Good luck with it

#28 Post by **Chrissy** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:27 am

So I'm back

. I had my third adjustment today and I feel a bit sore. My ortho said it's looking great and put in a much thicker wire. I feel the pressure, but pressure is good!!!

I like pressure, it means that things are moving ..... I will post some new pics as soon as I get the time.

#29 Post by **angel84** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:43 pm

Wow! Your teeth already look fab! I can't wait to see the new pics.

#30 Post by **Chrissy** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:30 am

OMG the pain!!! This thicker wire is really putting a lot of preassure on my teeth and the first night was quite rough.

I was hurting eating my cereal this morning, can u imagine??
Another problem I am experiencing is that obviously my teeth are moving and the result is that I can not fully bite down at this point..... hope you know what I'm talking about.