slb1107's Journey!

[SunshineRay]

Your teeth are very similar to mine except I have a gap in between my front two teeth. I loved seeing the progress that youve had!

[slb1107]

So I thought I'd give a little update. Wednesday night part of one of my fillings came out while I was flossing. I went to the dentist the next day and they just refilled it. That night I felt it kind of come out but I pushed it back in and had no problems the next day. Well Thursday night the one they just put in came right back out! They are closed Fridays so I have to wait until tomorrow to call again. I'm hoping I won't have to get a crown. Because that would require taking my braces off of that tooth and the others behind it. It's my top left third from back tooth. Ugh. I have the worst luck

[slb1107]

So they dug more out and redid it. They made sure it wasn't hitting my bottom tooth and so far so good.

[slb1107]

Just had my appointment Tuesday. They "polished" (the word they used) my teeth so that I wouldn't have dark triangles between my teeth. They went in between my front two teeth and several of my bottom teeth. I only have to wear my elastic band at night now. They said everything is still on track to get them off in a year.

[Ellabelle]

Your teeth are looking so beautiful; what great progress you've made! Your story reminds me of mine, also got my braces at 25 and it should *fingers crossed* take 2 years, so I'm also looking forward to a straight smile at 27! Congrats on your progress, and I look forward to following your journey!

[slb1107]

Quick update for now.....but I went in this morning for a normal visit and he goes "are you happy"...."yes I am".."I am too..let's get them off so you can enjoy your smile"...OMG! Then I go to make the appointment and she says "I know it's short notice..but we had a cancellation for 8am tomorrow.." "LET'S DO THIS!"...I'M GETTING MY BRACES OFF TOMORROW!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 months early!!!! I can barely contain my excitement....I will post pictures soon!

[SunshineRay]

HOW EXCITING!!

[slb1107]

They are off!!!

I got there early and got in the chair. He came over and did some stuff then went on to other patients while one of the assistants did stuff. The buffing was very uncomfortable. My whole head shook and it just didn't feel good. But I was so glad to be done! They did the mold for my retainer and I went back and picked it up a few hours later. I have to wear it every night for the rest of my life lol I was a little surprised they didn't give me a basket or something with popcorn...I always read people got something like that..oh well. They are off and I am so happy!

[SunshineRay]

Yay, they look great!

[jem]

Looking fantastic, slb, congratulations!

Jem

[JeniK]

Beautiful smile!! Congrats!!