Leslie022 - DEBANDING SET
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Leslie022 - DEBANDING SET
I started the braces process after a break up in November 2005. I decided that I wanted to start doing things for myself for a change. My teeth have always been a self-esteem issue for me. I have a nice-sized gap between my two front teeth. Everything else looks fine to me. The ortho would tell you, however, that my bite is slightly off. I am looking at 18 months in braces and will have a permanent retainer fixed to the back of my bottom teeth and a clear retainer for the top teeth. I will also have to visit a periodontist after the braces are off to have tissue removed from between my front teeth. My ortho told me that if I didn't, those teeth would probably separate and go back to their original position with only a few hours (when not wearing a retainer). Now we don't want that to happen, do we?
I was braced on January 17, 2006. I have Damon 3's on the top and bottom. I have one picture from the first couple days after being braced and the rest are from today (Feb. 03, 2006).
This is from the first couple days.
February 03, 2006:
I was braced on January 17, 2006. I have Damon 3's on the top and bottom. I have one picture from the first couple days after being braced and the rest are from today (Feb. 03, 2006).
This is from the first couple days.
February 03, 2006:
Last edited by Leslie022 on Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:47 am, edited 8 times in total.
Braced: Jan. 17, 2006
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
wow yes the gap looks like its closing already! that's great progress :O !
oh wow you have lifters too I see- I have them for myimpacted tooth, so I can't take them out until it moves [tick tock, tick tock-] how long until you have to keep them on?
actually your teeth look almost identical to my sisters! I've been telling her she could do wonders to her teeth with braces, I should show her your progress and I bet she'll be inspired to take the plunge!
oh wow you have lifters too I see- I have them for myimpacted tooth, so I can't take them out until it moves [tick tock, tick tock-] how long until you have to keep them on?
actually your teeth look almost identical to my sisters! I've been telling her she could do wonders to her teeth with braces, I should show her your progress and I bet she'll be inspired to take the plunge!
Braces off- 12 months 1 week in braces- estimate 18-21 months!
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
belmikry, they haven't told me how long I will have to keep the funky blue stuff in my molars! It's a pain to eat anything that isn't soft...seeing as I only have two molars on top and two on bottom to eat with! Please do show your sister the pics if it will inspire her!
Braced: Jan. 17, 2006
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Y'all might have seen my post on Jan. 27th about the blue stuff in my left molar coming out....Well it happened again! This morning, I was eating a hashbrown and I suddenly noticed that my teeth on the RIGHT side were no longer touching. So, I'm going to have to go back and have the right side filled so I can eat a little easier! Grr! I can't wait until I can go without the funky blue stuff!
Braced: Jan. 17, 2006
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Leslie022: oh wow- falling out? I wish mine would [lol] maybe I can chew something then ... I can't wait to get rid of them tooo
the one on my left molar when she was pouring the stuff on my tooth overflowed a tad onto the inside face of my tooth, so sometimes it really annoys my tongue when it brushes against it >_>...
I found you can use it to your advantage and chew on it with some foods, so at least I was able to have spaghetti last night!
the one on my left molar when she was pouring the stuff on my tooth overflowed a tad onto the inside face of my tooth, so sometimes it really annoys my tongue when it brushes against it >_>...
I found you can use it to your advantage and chew on it with some foods, so at least I was able to have spaghetti last night!
Braces off- 12 months 1 week in braces- estimate 18-21 months!
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
... wouldn't you know- today eating breakfast, I went to bite down, and voila! my left side lifter must've fallen out [which means it went with my eggs and toast I think as well o_o...] so alas, I know how you feel! and of course, it's on a saturday morning, so I'll have to go all weekend with being lop-sided ... oh wells- at least its the opposite side with the impacted canine
Braces off- 12 months 1 week in braces- estimate 18-21 months!
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
poor leslie! I hope you are feeling better!
I am terrified of getting sinus headaches, because I know i'm prone to them ... I had one since braces but luckily it was mild- just remember to take a nice candle-lit bath with lots of bubbles and a great book- always helps me
I am terrified of getting sinus headaches, because I know i'm prone to them ... I had one since braces but luckily it was mild- just remember to take a nice candle-lit bath with lots of bubbles and a great book- always helps me
Braces off- 12 months 1 week in braces- estimate 18-21 months!
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
First time in braces- Damon 3's- 01-30-06 - 02-09-2007 hawley clear retainer on top, permenant retainer on bottom
Woohoo!
It's nice to discover great changes! I was at work today and I work in the jewelry department, so their are plenty of mirrors for me to look at my teeth. I was staring at them (I know I'm vain) and I realized that my space has closed up a little. I desperately want to take pictures and post them for comparison but I am determined to wait until my adjustment on the 14th of March. I'm so excited!!!
Braced: Jan. 17, 2006
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top