- New elastic configuration in a parallelogram shape to start settling my back teeth together, no more Class III's for now. In fact, I wore my old elastics so well my orthodontist said I gave myself a slight overbite
- Power thread on my lowers from canine to canine to close spacing (I had a sizebale gap in between my front two lower teeth and it’s already almost closed!)
- New wires on top and bottom, not sure of the size but they are are the stainless steel wires now instead of Ni-Ti.
- I decided to be a little adventures and got light blue ties just for heck of it (my orthodontist office does colors on the top 6 teeth if your oral hygiene is good). I actually kind of like how they look on the clear brackets.
My orthodontist is still extremely impressed with how fast my bite has improved, every time I go he tells the assistant to look where I was to where I am now as giddy as can be
I go back October 2nd. I’m hoping this fast movement keeps going and I get my braces off sooner than expected!
Also, I found out why my braces are so high on my teeth. It’s for creating an optimal smile arc when all is said and done.
Two on each side (two are doubled up and very tight) and then one as a box in the front. I dislike the tight ones and the one in a box. I don't wear them enough. You mentioned also having a carriere appliance -- is that similar to a herbst? I've had a herbst for a while now to help bring my lower jaw into alignment.
