Second adjustment

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dena
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Second adjustment

#1 Post by dena »

I had my second adjustment last week...I got dark green ligs for St Patrick's day. :)

I was afraid the adjustment would really really hurt becaue the first one sure did...my teeth were really sensitive at the time. I had almost no pain the second month (though the damn things continue to dig into the inside of my cheeks!) So, the second adjustment was also pain-free.

During the second month, my front teeth, which had still been sticking out a bit, really moved back. Now, we are waiting on the bottoms to be straight, and then I get powerchains to close the gaps.

I was hoping I'd get power chains in April, but I'm not sure I'll be ready. My ortho did say I'd get a stronger archwire next time, probably.

It's been frustrating this second month--the change was dramatic in my first month and this month has shown little noticeable change. I did see some straightening, however. And, I had a canine (both actually, but one was really bad) turned at a 90 degree angle to the tooth next to it...so I think of it as 3 o'clock. During the last month, it went from 3 o'clock to 4 o'clock...that's exciting.

My ortho did a few figure 8s with my ligs this time, too. Actually I realized tonight that since last week, I've already seen a change...the teeth are straightening. I hope I see something good this month. I'm so anxious!
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four bicuspids removed 1/3/06
clear uppers and metal lowers placed 1/5/06
timeframe for braces: 24-30 months

Flora2006
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#2 Post by Flora2006 »

I'm the opposite, my 2nd adjustment was a bit painful because I had a lot of tooth soreness in my front teeth.

I'm glad you've seen a little change in a week!! I wish I could say the same!

Those green ligs must look awesome! I hope I'll be brave enough one day to put colored ligs...I'm still REALLY self-conscious about my braces.
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Ceramic top braces: January 9th, 2006
Metal bottom braces: May 1st, 2006

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