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So, I had my 2nd adjustment yesterday and it went pretty well. As I had hoped, I got a new wire - not sure what gage but it is a round wire and it is a lot thicker! This time around was much easier! Almost no pain this time! Woo Hoo! :-* Just a little bit of discomfort when the tech had some trouble...

So, I couldn't post until now because of the board bugs, but about two weeks ago I went in to see my ortho for a little mini adjustment because I had broken one of my molar build-ups (again) and it would need to be fixed - but I was really hoping that were ready to be removed since the 2 teeth that ...

GOOD NEWS! I am so excited because I'm finally ready to have those annoying molar build-ups removed!! My left upper and lower laterals have finally moved past each other with the bottom now sitting behind the top as it should be! :jump: :jump: So I'm going in on Monday to get them off - Yeah! I'll f...

Glad to see you've got that wayward tooth lassoed. Look at it go! But all the movement overnight sounds really painful! :shock: But I bet your glad to see the results. And those gaps are closing really fast too! Congrats!! :thumbsup: You're going to be done in no time! :banana: :dance: :banana:

Those blue ligs look great! I haven't gotten a chance to experiment with colors yet since I had wires ties on top and on some of the bottom - I'm going to ask at the next adjustment if I can get ligs on over the ties maybe. Here's to more great progress on the horizon!

Your progress is wonderful!! :thumbsup: Glad to see things are moving forward so well and here's hoping for a shorter treatment time for you! :D I'm also trying to be the epitome of a perfect patient hoping that it will shorten my projected treatment time. The ortho originally told me 20-24 months, ...

Just got caught up on your thread (I haven't visited in a while). SO, sorry to hear about your infection. :( I can't imagine how uncomfortable it must be - I can't stand just the normal pain and soreness. You sound like a real trooper. :heart: I hope you get more comfortable with showing your pics. ...

HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! :-)o I love seeing everyone's progress and reading everyone's wonderful story. Your teeth look amazing! I can relate to what you said about your husband saying he liked your teeth pre-braces. I've been told the same thing by friends, telling me that they thought my crooke...

I think your teeth look wonderful!! Congrats on nearing the end of your journey!! I hope mine look that good when I'm done.

Thanks everyone! It feels really good to get all the positivity! I finally feel like there are some real big changes happening and it feels AWESOME! :jump: MetalMouthPooh - you're teeth are lookin' really good too! :D Cleobabe - thanks for the well wishes. I am feeling better (finally got over the c...

So, I was supposed to have my first adjustment on 11/1, but a week before my appointment I had to go in for adjustment to my molar build-ups because I had ground them down (in my sleep) so much that they were not doing their job anymore, which was to keep my hidden upper lateral and my bottom protru...

Thanks Cleobabe & Cinnamon !! I am excited and thrilled!! However, I now know that with movement comes pain. :soremouth: I woke up this morning feelin' fine, but over the course of the day I slowly started to notice some soreness in my front ....and now it's starting to feel like someone kicked ...

Those teeth are lookin' FANTASTIC!! I am green with envy!

As far as colors go, I vote for light blue and dark blue - I always think that looks good when I've seen it in other's pictures.

Hey there! I wouldn't worry too much about not seeing movement yet. I couldn't see any changes until recently (at the 4 week mark) so don't worry it WILL happen. :wink: I would say the fact that you had rubbing in places and then didn't is a sure sign that some movement is maybe taking place! :D Kee...

Hi Chris! :-1 OMG! I just read up on your thread and all I can say is "WOW" and big congrats to you on all your movement! :thumbsup: It is pretty amazing what they can get these teeth to do, huh?! :shock: I know how excited I am going to be when my hidden upper lateral finally comes out to...