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So you can see the problem. He won't put full top braces until that little sucker in the last picture is straight. At first I just got regular partial top braces, in May I got a springer, in June I got regular again, in July I got the springer again, and now in August (which was when he said he would complete my top braces) he kept the springer and attached a really really painful wire between the bracket and the springer to bring the tooth forward without losing the space gained by the springer.
My lip is all cut and bloody. I thought we were done with the bleeding and swelling up part
Anyway, what I wanted to ask is: is this normal? I mean... really?
Thanks
Ana, the (probably) most paranoid and obsessed human being on this Earth. Big mistake, putting something on my teeth for years while I can freely obsess over it
Top braces (front and left side): February 21st, 2016 Top braces (full): ...... it was supposed to be a month later Bottom braces: probably never, at this speed!
Have you ever thought consulting another orthodontist for a second opinion? I see on this forum that people see changes at 1-3 months, but you're knocking at 6 months? I feel your pain with the cutting and swelling, but I cannot even imagine the extent in your case with your appliances!
Your case doesn't seem "typical", but you should express your concerns with your Orthodontist first and maybe seek a second opinion if things aren't going better later on.
Lots of crimes here
1. The upper molars bite too far ahead of the lower molars
I HAVE seen progress, when I smiled there were only 4 teeth visible (because of the bite) and now I have almost 8! I definitely have progress.
Anyway, the tooth in question has already come forward a bit so I'm hopeful that in my next appointment he'll finally connect the remaining two teeth (the worse ones lol) and this other tooth will finally straighten out. I really didn't have enough space for it
Ana, the (probably) most paranoid and obsessed human being on this Earth. Big mistake, putting something on my teeth for years while I can freely obsess over it
Top braces (front and left side): February 21st, 2016 Top braces (full): ...... it was supposed to be a month later Bottom braces: probably never, at this speed!
I know this probably sounds silly, but are you taking any pain meds at all? My orthodontist says to only take Tylenol because ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (aleve), and aspirin will actually slow your progress.
I had pain from the cuts, so I just use wax the tooth has come a little forward though, so I'm hopeful next month I'll get the spring off
Ana, the (probably) most paranoid and obsessed human being on this Earth. Big mistake, putting something on my teeth for years while I can freely obsess over it
Top braces (front and left side): February 21st, 2016 Top braces (full): ...... it was supposed to be a month later Bottom braces: probably never, at this speed!
