before and after pics 2nd adjustment! Gap is closing!!!

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closingmygap
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before and after pics 2nd adjustment! Gap is closing!!!

#1 Post by closingmygap »

Hello ive been braced since 3-25-10 and my 1st adjustment was only for leveling so I really didnt see too much of a change but now I do after my second one...let me know what you think!!!

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Donna
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#2 Post by Donna »

Looking good! Your gap is closing nicely :thumbsup:.
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Bracedmom32
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#3 Post by Bracedmom32 »

I definitely notice a big difference - congrats!
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teresa302
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#4 Post by teresa302 »

Wow..we have the same problems with our teeth..large gap, large freneulum(sp), a little crowding at bottom(though I have a deep bite) How long will you be in braces? Will you have a frenectomy? Do you need bonding/ veneers after? Sorry for all the questions but I am so excited to see someone in a similar situation..just curious.

Your gap is closing nicely. :lol:
Brace Day 4/21/2010
elastics at night/bite plate/
18 months sentence
In late 30's
Fixing gaps & overbite.

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ItsmeRichard
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#5 Post by ItsmeRichard »

I DEF see a big difference! Congrats!
Spacers: 7/29/09
Braces put on: 8/5/09
25 month sentence
Estimated debrace: 9/2011 (hopefully earlier)
Age: 20...21 in October
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closingmygap
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#6 Post by closingmygap »

Heyyy everybody:) thanks 4 the great comments! I am super excited about my teeth and this pic is the 1st day of my powerchains so it has been closing more! So to answer some questions I have these braces on 4 18mnths and they said I may need a frenectomy but its not sure yet. And I never asked about veneers and or bonding yet biut I do want my teeth shaved if they still overlap. Feel free to ask anything u like ima avery cool person that is enjoying this journey with ur help! For th e ppl that have a gap plz share ur pics its so motivating to see progreSs! Thank u guys:)
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Mimi31
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#7 Post by Mimi31 »

Wow, your gap is closing up nicely, and the front teeth are straightening. Congrats!
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Podunk
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Congratulations...and I'm in your boat

#8 Post by Podunk »

I have a gap too (along with "pegged laterals" on either side of my front teeth that are turned sideways, lol). Just got my braces Thursday and it's encouraging to see how quickly that gap can close.

I've been told I'm going to need the frenectomy, though, to keep that gap closed once it's closed.
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#9 Post by GeenBug »

That's great to see. Your gap is closing. I've a gap like yours. It looks like mine's about the same size as yours too. And like you, I also have the frenum. I've 4 other gaps on my lower teeth as well. Does the frenum always get clipped in most cases of people with a gap on top? And this's done when it seems it's preventing the gap from fully closing?...like in the late stages of treatment? Or when does the ortho usually decide it's time to clip/cut it?
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closingmygap
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#10 Post by closingmygap »

Hey guys! Ummmm idk about the frenectomy as of yet b/c my dentist says I may or may not need it but in the ppl that I've seen get it they usually get it done when the gap is closed idk y tho. Do any of u guys have pics of ur teeth? And I had a appmt on thursday and they gave me a powerchain on my entire top ad bottom so it can pull my bottom teeth back and my gap can close more :)
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tashacash
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#11 Post by tashacash »

Congrats! Looks like your gap is closing nicely.

I have a gap too (a few actually)... and my Orthodontist has told me that I will get my frenum removed in the middle of my treatment. He also said that some people get it removed following treatment. He then mentioned that if I don't wear my retainer for the rest of my life my gap will come back. I'm willing to wear it for ever to stop that from happening.

I have pics of my gaps in my story link below.

Good luck with the rest of your treatment.
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closingmygap
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#12 Post by closingmygap »

Hey guys I have made more progress but I'm not at a computer so I can't upload them! I'm just having a problem with my frenum its killing me and its geTting squished in btwn my teeth (ouch) looks like ill need a frenectomy :( ok guys hope all is well!!!!!
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