Week 8: No More Overlapping Lowers

I really don't have a lot to report. Let's see...

My lower teeth are no longer overlapping, they're pretty straight, minus the tooth that hasn't join the rest of the pack yet. Seems like my gap is slowly closing too but I'm starting to become mrs. gappy mouth in other places because my teeth are moving around. Besides those few things, there's really nothing new blog about.

Week 7: Gap Smaller and Temporary Indentions...

Lets see... As I said in  a previous post, my gap is shrinking and getting smaller. I think that's the most amazing thing ever. It's pretty neat knowing that a piece of rubber is closing my gap... Who would have thought?.

One thing that is driving me absolutely bonkers are my braces creating indentions in my cheeks.... Everytime I close my mouth, my braces just nestle  in the groove they created in my cheeks. I should put wax on it, but I can't figure out which brackets on my teeth are causing the irritation.

I don't want to call the ortho because they're going to ask me to come in. I really, really don't want to do that because it could be another wasted trip...  So I think I'll just stick it out and deal with it until my next adjustment. Maybe my cheeks will toughen up by then and it won't bother me anymore. We shall see.

*I didn't think about it until now, but I'm going to start taking pictures of my overjet on a weekly basis.* :)

Gap Slowly Closing!! =]

I'm proud to say that my gap between my upper two front teeth is starting to slowly close! It's the most amazing thing in the world. I've had a gap for so many years and pretty soon, it won't be there anymore.

I actually thought the powerchain was going to move my teeth very slowly, to the point where I really wouldn't notice the difference. My mom and husband were the ones that pointed out that it looks like my gap is getting smaller and I started looking and still really didn't see much of a difference. It wasn't until my husband showed me a previous picture of my teeth and then a current one, that I noticed how much smaller it is. I feel so happy right now.

One thing I did notice is that my teeth are starting to shift to the left. That's a normal thing because sometimes the ortho has to take your teeth out of alignment in order to get teeth straight and in the correct alignment.

I know I have a long road ahead of me but the results will be so beautiful when I am finished with my treatment! :D

Sleep came to me.. and it was good..

Since I had my first adjustment yesterday, I was thinking that I was going to have a hard time going to sleep and staying asleep. I was totally wrong.

I made sure to take a pain pill before going to bed and I slept through the night. It was a great feeling! I woke up and didn't feel any throbbing, aching pain from my teeth either. I was expecting to wake up in the middle of the night and just laying there in pain. I guess my teeth are used to being abused. lol.

I think what might have helped me to not have pain, was the fact that instead of eating soft foods, I chose to chew through the pain and ate soft tacos... That was a struggle but I finished it, sore teeth and all. My powerchain didn't make my teeth ache either. It really was a pleasant surprise! :)

Week 6: 1st Adjustment

I had my first adjustment today and it really wasn't that bad! =]

It really only took 30 minutes for the whole thing.

My name was called and I went to the back room, sat in the chair. I was told that I was going to have stiffer wires put in top and bottom.. I heard the ortho assisstant say my new wires were 018. I didn't think to ask about the old wires but that's ok. (Do that at a later date)

Anyway, I asked the assisstant if I could have colored ligs and she said sure. I picked out teal ligs and they are purty! :D After she put my bottom wire in, which was bad at all, she began to put my top wire in with the ligs and ummm... that's the part that hurt.... She had to hold my teeth and the wire tightly in order to get the lig around the bracket... Let's just say I had watery eyes for a few minutes, since my teeth are still sore.

After she finished with the wires, she said she was all done and was going to get the ortho. I was a little sad that it wasn't Dr. M, but Dr. P.. oh well lol! The ortho looked at my mouth and told me that I was moving fast... and then she says... hmm.. I think we should put a powerchain with a extra loop on your 2 front teeth to close this gap a little bit... I was like oh no! O.o I've heard horrible stories about chains.... =[ The ortho told me that, they're not that bad and they won't hurt as much as it did when I first got my braces on.... (hmm we'll see.. So the assisstant unhooked my ligs and.. proceeded to put my new powerchains on my teeth... it really wasn't so bad!

All in all, I had a good appointment and it totally wasn't as scary as I thought it was going to be. lol!

Oh yeah, I also asked about elastics, won't get those till I have much stiffer wires... which is fine!...


On a Side Note: I'm starting to see a small gap form between my right central and lateral incisors. I do know that's a normal thing but it's still weird. lol



Week 5: Not seeing any changes

I really haven't noticed any changes this week, but then again, maybe they are moving and I'm just not seeing it. lol Oh well! I know there will be many more changes to come with the many months ahead.

I'm also getting nervous again, my 1st adjustment is almost here. I better enjoy eating solid foods for a few more days, after the adjustment, it will be back to mushy food. =[

Such is life!

(My teeth are not that yellow, I promise! lol stupid lighting.)

1 Month!

Yay 1 month! *releases balloons and confetti in the air*

Anyway.....

I really have a hard time believing that it's been a month since I've had my braces on! Despite them being painful sometimes, I've come to love them and they've become a part of me. It's so cool! I've said this before but in one month, my confidence and self esteem has went through the roof. I no longer want to hide my smile. I smile and laugh, showing my teeth because I'm so proud of what my braces have done thus far, and can't wait to see what they'll do in the next month even years to come! :)

If you are considering getting braces, it would be the best decision you will make. You won't regret the beautiful smile you'll have one the treatment is over! Can't wait until my mouth jewelry comes off, and I can really smile like crazy.

Side Note: I did wake up early this morning because my mouth was aching... I guess after having the ortho assistant yank on my brackets, the soreness finally kicked in. lol! Oh well, I brought it on myself by being paranoid. :p
*cheers to braces*