In my avatar is a picture of my smile as it is now. It is the only somewhat close picture that I have at the moment, but next week I should be able to borrow my dad's digital camera to take some better before shots.
The problems:
- *fully visible impacted canine in front gums (left)
*baby left canine tooth still present
*impacted canine in front gums (right), covered by gums/not visible
*deep overbite, except bottom right incisor which goes over the top tooth
*top and bottom teeth not properly aligned
Why I Decided to Get Braces:
- *I don't mind one impacted canine (okay, maybe I kinda do) but this second one growing in on the right isn't cool. I couldn't stand having two fangs sticking out.
*I have noticed a few of my teeth turning in slightly and the back teeth are slightly crowded.
*I have been told by 2 dentists, an oral surgeon, and a veterinary dentist (haha, yes) that braces would really be beneficial to me.
*Who doesn't want a nice smile? I smile all the time, and while I don't mind it too much now, it would be nice to have a beautiful set of teeth to show off.
I finally got serious about the braces, have been researching them and orthodontists in my area, and got the okay from my parents - they'll be paying for it since I have no job (school is my job!) and from my boyfriend - he'll be driving me to and from the office, comforting me, listening to me complain, etc. It feels so good to have a day (August 4) to look forward to, although it's just a consultation. If I am lucky they may do the X-rays and molds that day as well. I just want to get this going as soon as possible - the sooner I start, the sooner they come off. I'm hoping they'll be able to be off by the time I graduate in 2 years or soon thereafter.
Once I get some good "before" pics, I'll post them. Then I probably won't update until after my consultation on August 4th. This is so exciting! I'm nervous, but I hope to be able to have fun with it!