Decisionmade's (D.M's) story:summer '07 update

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#121 Post by **decisionmade** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:01 pm

Hello elastics:( Well so far so good..just one more mild inconveneience added to my list:).....My expander is scheduled to be out on January 12th yahoo!!! the doc said it may need to come out sooner if the inflamation continues but if we can keep it in til january 12 that would be best to ensure the bone regrowth...today a new wire was put on the bottom and amy power chain replaced with a power thread..I swear I already see movment form that...My upper arch is looking great and wasn't touched... So al in all I'd say it was a good appointment and we are moving right along:)

#122 Post by **decisionmade** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:41 am

Hi Karen a power thread is apparently a stronger way to close gaps...seema that they used the same kind of elastic thing just configured it differently...

Yes I am super anxious to get this thing out of my mouth..its been a big hinderance to my adjustment with braces...

good luck next wednesday!

#123 Post by **Lina** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:45 pm

While expanding did it widen your cheeks as well? Giving your face sort of a fuller look?

#124 Post by **decisionmade** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:10 pm

Hi lina, yes, I had a long face before and it has widened the mid section..plus with my teeth no straightening my smile looks much wider...

#125 Post by **hannah164** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:50 pm

Sounds like your having some awesome progress there DM! Congratulations!
Thats great that you're getting your expander out soon!

Keep us updated and good luck wiht the rest of your treatment!

-Hannah

Top braces: 4/28/04
Bottom braces: 11/16/05

#126 Post by **Lina** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:47 am

decisionmade wrote:Hi lina, yes, I had a long face before and it has widened the mid section..plus with my teeth no straightening my smile looks much wider...

WOW!

Your progressing very well! I hope I progress and have good results like you. LoL

#127 Post by **fins** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:01 am

Hey decision made- I don't want to butt in but please tell your ortho about your expander and the tight fit. It shouldn't be uncomfortable and they need to look at it. I had an unfortunate experience with an appliance so please let them know before it gets worse. Best of luck with your treatment

#128 Post by **Granola** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:54 pm

Hi there--just wanted to let you know I stopped in to read this page (though I haven't read your whole story quite yet). Sounds like you are seeing some fantastic progress.

You are getting your expander out the day before I get my braces--that will be a happy week for both of us.

#129 Post by **decisionmade** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:03 pm

thanks for the input fins..I spoke with my ortho about it and she siad if it contines to both me or become even the least bit worse to call and they will take it out early..luckily (although the idea of having it taken out today is very appealing) its not getting any worse..she also advised me to brush the area completely and gently..some of my trouble could be plack build up between the metal and my skin..yuck!...I do think some of the inflamatio has decreaed..thank goodness. Many thanks for your concern:)

#130 Post by **decisionmade** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 7:42 am

I've had braces about 11 weeks now..photo update!..My lowers are really moving..
Here I am first day with braces:

and here I am today at 11 weeks

The extraction site you can see on the right is shrinking slowly and I am now wearing an elastic from top to bottom on the left..wow photos really are the way to see movement..and its been less than 3 out of 24 mos..very exciting!

and today!

#131 Post by **weird_wired** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 11:06 am

Oh wow - I cannot believe the speed your lowers moved at

#132 Post by **katemm06** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:01 pm

DM,

Your teeth look beautiful

Just in time for the holidays too. Way to go!

#133 Post by **katemm06** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:12 pm

One other question I have for you DM: How long do you have to wear the elastics for?

#134 Post by **decisionmade** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:35 pm

Thats a good question Kate..I didn't even ask my ortho that

but honestly i forget I have it..really easy to manage..I even wear it while eating and just change it 2x a day...I'll definately ask that at my next appointmnet..now u hav me wondering if I'll be wearing it for the duration..i've been so focused on getting this expander out my next appointment

Do you have elastics?

#135 Post by **katemm06** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:51 am

I only asked about the elastics because I was told at the beginning of my ortho treatment that at some point later on I would need to wear them. I have a feeling though that in my case it would be after my second jaw surgery! But it's good to know that you had no problems with them.

As for your expander, I'm glad its coming out permanently really soon

That's awful that it's making your mouth so inflammed

I hope the same thing that does not happen to me once the top wire goes on.