Thanks Melissa!
I love the look of your new braces too!!!!
Katie's Ortho Adventure-almost 10 mos! new pics pg 8
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metalmouthmommy
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your progress
looking at your photos has been a big help into my decision of getting braces. Thanks for the help. your teeth look great!
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metalmouthmommy
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Oharabrat-
That makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside to know my situation helped someone else make such a life changing decision!
I remember when I would sit for hours reading other peoples stories and looking at pictures wondering if I should slap braces on my teeth at 32! Looking at others journeys were my inspiration.
Honestly, it's been the BEST thing I've ever done for myself. My insecurities are gone now that my teeth are straight!!!! I can't wait for the day when they are off....don't get me wrong; but even in the interim- I am happy!
Good luck in your journey! I can't wait to follow your story and see pictures! Make sure you document every step of the way. It's so cool to go back and see how far you've come. Because you sincerely forget how "bad" you were to start after a while!
Congrats on the best decision you'll ever make!!!
That makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside to know my situation helped someone else make such a life changing decision!
I remember when I would sit for hours reading other peoples stories and looking at pictures wondering if I should slap braces on my teeth at 32! Looking at others journeys were my inspiration.
Honestly, it's been the BEST thing I've ever done for myself. My insecurities are gone now that my teeth are straight!!!! I can't wait for the day when they are off....don't get me wrong; but even in the interim- I am happy!
Good luck in your journey! I can't wait to follow your story and see pictures! Make sure you document every step of the way. It's so cool to go back and see how far you've come. Because you sincerely forget how "bad" you were to start after a while!
Congrats on the best decision you'll ever make!!!
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Hi Katie,
Your teeth are looking great!!! I'm having such a hard time trying to log on these days, I must update my story.
I hope all is well and looking forward to hear about your next adjustment.
B
Your teeth are looking great!!! I'm having such a hard time trying to log on these days, I must update my story.
I hope all is well and looking forward to hear about your next adjustment.
B
Started the journey for the second time on January 10th 2008~Ceramic uppers and metal lowers. Removed on June 2nd 2009.
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metalmouthmommy
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Had my umpteenth adjustment yesterday 
They took out my old wires on top and bottom and put in the big dogs......holy smokes! I'm *still* feelin this adjustment today! The squareish wires are tough!!!
Doc came and checked out my teeth; said he loved the way everything was looking/all lined up perfect. Now "we are just working on your bite and you are done."!!!!!!!!!! Next appt we are gonna start the elastics back up again. I am SO excited to think this is finally winding down!!!!!
pics soon........
They took out my old wires on top and bottom and put in the big dogs......holy smokes! I'm *still* feelin this adjustment today! The squareish wires are tough!!!
Doc came and checked out my teeth; said he loved the way everything was looking/all lined up perfect. Now "we are just working on your bite and you are done."!!!!!!!!!! Next appt we are gonna start the elastics back up again. I am SO excited to think this is finally winding down!!!!!
pics soon........
But my teeth are really moving since I got a new archwire and elastics last month. That's awesome that your ortho had such high praise to give! Sounds like you are getting really close and that is awesome 
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Hi Katie,
It seems like you at the home stretch, yeah!!! Can't wait to see your pics! I had my adjustment yesterday and now you have to read my story to find out what's happening....
B
It seems like you at the home stretch, yeah!!! Can't wait to see your pics! I had my adjustment yesterday and now you have to read my story to find out what's happening....
B
Started the journey for the second time on January 10th 2008~Ceramic uppers and metal lowers. Removed on June 2nd 2009.
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Hi Katie,
Your teeth are amazing! Glad to hear you're on the home stretch...me too!! Race ya to the end? lol
How are the bigger wires treating you now? I think when I went from round to rectangular wires my teeth were sore for at least a week but moving from a smaller rectangular to a larger rectangular wasn't so bad. Keep us posted!
Your teeth are amazing! Glad to hear you're on the home stretch...me too!! Race ya to the end? lol
How are the bigger wires treating you now? I think when I went from round to rectangular wires my teeth were sore for at least a week but moving from a smaller rectangular to a larger rectangular wasn't so bad. Keep us posted!
Keep smilin'! 
Jenny
Braced for 18 months: Damon 3mx all around with Damon 3's on "social six". Now is Essix retainers for 10 hours/night.
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Braced for 18 months: Damon 3mx all around with Damon 3's on "social six". Now is Essix retainers for 10 hours/night.
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metalmouthmommy
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What a long race to the end!!!! This elastic journey is sure a long process. I am getting there slowly but surely. Still workin on the cross bite. I am in double tortoise elastics 24/7 now, have been for the last two months. The pressure it puts on my jaw is never ending! But I am willing to endure whatever it takes to get these damn things OFF!!!
My next appt. is July 14th to see if there is any more progress. They are done changing wires, he said he is going to "shape" the unruly little tooth that was finally pulled in on the bottom on the next visit. And that we will discuss how we are going to "shave/shape/bond" the worn down teeth now that they are all in line. Here are some updated pics. Not a lot different from the last time I posted. I wish I had more progress!!!!!
My next appt. is July 14th to see if there is any more progress. They are done changing wires, he said he is going to "shape" the unruly little tooth that was finally pulled in on the bottom on the next visit. And that we will discuss how we are going to "shave/shape/bond" the worn down teeth now that they are all in line. Here are some updated pics. Not a lot different from the last time I posted. I wish I had more progress!!!!!
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metalmouthmommy
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What a long race to the end!!!! This elastic journey is sure a long process. I am getting there slowly but surely. Still workin on the cross bite. I am in double tortoise elastics 24/7 now, have been for the last two months. The pressure it puts on my jaw is never ending! But I am willing to endure whatever it takes to get these damn things OFF!!!
My next appt. is July 14th to see if there is any more progress. They are done changing wires, he said he is going to "shape" the unruly little tooth that was finally pulled in on the bottom on the next visit. And that we will discuss how we are going to "shave/shape/bond" the worn down teeth now that they are all in line. Here are some updated pics. Not a lot different from the last time I posted. I wish I had more progress!!!!!
My next appt. is July 14th to see if there is any more progress. They are done changing wires, he said he is going to "shape" the unruly little tooth that was finally pulled in on the bottom on the next visit. And that we will discuss how we are going to "shave/shape/bond" the worn down teeth now that they are all in line. Here are some updated pics. Not a lot different from the last time I posted. I wish I had more progress!!!!!
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metalmouthmommy
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What a long race to the end!!!! This elastic journey is sure a long process. I am getting there slowly but surely. Still workin on the cross bite. I am in double tortoise elastics 24/7 now, have been for the last two months. The pressure it puts on my jaw is never ending! But I am willing to endure whatever it takes to get these damn things OFF!!!
My next appt. is July 14th to see if there is any more progress. They are done changing wires, he said he is going to "shape" the unruly little tooth that was finally pulled in on the bottom on the next visit. And that we will discuss how we are going to "shave/shape/bond" the worn down teeth now that they are all in line. Here are some updated pics. Not a lot different from the last time I posted. I wish I had more progress!!!!!
My next appt. is July 14th to see if there is any more progress. They are done changing wires, he said he is going to "shape" the unruly little tooth that was finally pulled in on the bottom on the next visit. And that we will discuss how we are going to "shave/shape/bond" the worn down teeth now that they are all in line. Here are some updated pics. Not a lot different from the last time I posted. I wish I had more progress!!!!!
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metalmouthmommy
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metalmouthmommy
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I'm just wondering if anyone else feels/felt like elastics weren't working AT ALL for them????
I am getting so frusterated! With all of the achy jaw pain I am having one would think you could see SOME movement....but alas, nothing. My bite looks exactly the same as it has for the last six or so months
I am getting so frusterated! With all of the achy jaw pain I am having one would think you could see SOME movement....but alas, nothing. My bite looks exactly the same as it has for the last six or so months
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i been using elastics for about 2 -3 months now and to tell you the truth the only time i ever saw alot of movement was when i tripled up with rubberbands. my ortho told me to use one at day 2 at night but when i switch to 3 24/7 for about 4 days it moved my cross bite superfast! but boy was it alot of pressure... but anyway... i now have elastics on my canines to my molars to pull my bite in a bit and im on the most lose band with just one on each side and that enoght to make me take advil all the time but as far as movement i havent seen much since i put these new ons one but on monday i switch to the tighter ones and idk how they will feel! anyways thats how i saw improvment using elastics.. 
good luck your teeth look great!
good luck your teeth look great!
