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So, my treatment was 13 months. It was suppose to be 18-20 but they moved quickly. No problems really with anything through out treatment.
Results are that my self estem is boosted and I smile alot now. Here are some pics...let me know what you think.
Before
After
Top Before
Top After
Front Before
Front After
Side Before
Side After
I hope this gives you hope in your quest for your beautiful smile. I know it's more than I ever expected...I cried the first time I looked in the mirror. I have never, until now, had people tell me what a beautiful smile I have. It feels so good...good luck to you all.
Nice to see your pictures. You look amazing! It's great to see how much nice straight teeth enhance our appearance. I can't wait till mine are all done and I can give a great big smile like that. Mine are a bit similar to your before pics, I just have three front teeth that need straightening out. Thanks for sharing your photos.
Upper metals on 10th Feb 2006
Estimated treatment time 9-12 months
Top ones were one for 13mnths and bottoms were on 7mnths.
I didn't really post pics of the bottom but there was just mostly a crowded problem there with no rotations.
The ortho wanted to do surgery to correct the bite more but I didn't want to opt for that. I don't have the finances for it. As for my bite feel, it's fine. My teeth fall together on both side with no gaps. I think my teeth may have been alittle off in the pic because my TMJ was acting up.
What a beautiful smile! Congratulations. I'm like you and will be left with some amount of overjet when treatment is finished because I didn't want surgery. If my smile is as gorgeous as yours, I'll be one happy lady!
Chris
Top Ceramics: 10/11/04; Bottom Ceramics: 02/16/05 DEBANDED: 05/03/07