Alicia's story with pics

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alicia123
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Alicia's story with pics

#1 Post by alicia123 »

I just got my braces on yesterday. They are really sore now. It even hurts to brush my teeth. I've been sticking the wax on them all day yesterday and all night while I slept too so I don't get any cold sores. But my mouth still feels so raw. My tongue keeps pushing on my teeth because they are really tight.

I'm the only one in my family to have crooked teeth. My parents couldn't afford to get me braces when I was young so I'm finally getting them on now. I'm a 22 year old college student. I bought my own dental insurance that would cover a portion of the treatment. The Ortho said I'll probably have to wear them for 3 years. I can't believe I'll be 25 when I finally get them off. I had to get 6 teeth pulled to begin the treatment. That was really painful! Especially having to change my diet. There are so many things I love to eat and I just can't anymore. Last night was my first night with braces. I had sushi for dinner and it hurt so bad that it didn't even taste good! I can't wait for this to be over.

Here are some pictures of my really crooked teeth.
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that's me before braces.

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that's me with the braces on day 1

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that's the top teeth...see how crooked they are.

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here's the bottom ones, not as bad as the top.

I'll keep posting, new pics when they start moving.
I'm going on a trip this week for one month so I hope nothing happens to them until I get back.
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cari04
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Joined: Tue May 17, 2005 10:22 am

#2 Post by cari04 »

hey girl i am right there with you. you will see dramatic changes in no time :) good luck!

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Class III with impacted canines.
ESTIMATED treatment time: 2 years
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gempop1
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Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:05 pm

#3 Post by gempop1 »

Hi Alicia,

I LOVE your pink ligatures - very cool. I'm about your age (well a little older I'm 24) and I'm getting my braces tomorrow! I'm nervous but excited. You've inspired me to be brave and get pink ties too!
Don't worry about being 25 when you get them off, that's still a a baby!

Gem
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decisionmade
Posts: 307
Joined: Sun May 22, 2005 2:33 pm
Location: BOSTON,MA

#4 Post by decisionmade »

Stick with it and be proud of yourselves for getting it done!!..I'm 34 and only wish I could have had this done by age 25...May not seem it now but you are SO young..many smiling years ahead of you!! good luck to you both!
crowding, mild overjet, and crossbite
SARPE AND R.P Expander: 7-14-05
extraction : 9-15-05
Brace date: 9-29-05
Expander out! 1-12-06!!!!! after 6 long mos.
Taking them off!!! Feb 26, 2007
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=5209
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Dodger(UK)
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Joined: Tue Aug 31, 2004 4:32 am
Location: Gtr Manchester, England, UK

#5 Post by Dodger(UK) »

Good luck, you should see amazing changes in the next few months ;)
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