Dan's Braces Take #2

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#1 Post by **methoddan** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:22 pm

I had braces when I was a teenager, but failed to wear my retainer, so my teeth shifted back. Fast forward 20 years and here I am back in braces. I got my braces on Aug 9, 2011. It was mush faster and easier than the first time around. I also have had minimal pain so far. I have not used any wax this time around. So either, my pain tolerance is higher now and/or the new smaller brackets are more streamed lined and easier on cheeks/lips. I failed to take a picture before braces, plus all my regular pictures only show my top teeth when I smiled (intentionally). My orthodontist said treatment will be 15 months. Here we go...

#2 Post by **methoddan** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:51 pm

About 1 week into treatment

#3 Post by **tarabears** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:41 pm

Congrats on your new braces! Looking forward to seeing progress pics

#4 Post by **methoddan** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:48 am

Thank you. I was told that the bottom will take a few months for me to notice, since the first wires I have are pretty thin. Regardless, I am very excited to watch the progression.

#5 Post by **dojo** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:43 am

You do have some nice pearlies

Best of luck with the treatment. Can't wait to see your progress, its' amazing to compare these pictures with what you'll have in 2-3 months time. Just hang in there and keep us posted

#6 Post by **methoddan** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:38 pm

Day 8

I am feeling good so far. I have some minor tenderness with a tooth here and there. I have not needed any pain meds or wax. This is easier than when I had braces as a teen. I hardly notice my braces at all except when eating. The funniest thing about braces is how slow I eat. My wife finishes her meal and I am barely a quarter done with mine. I can chew just fine, but I am cautious with biting into food. Fork and knife are my new best friends. Braces are a "nice" diet as others have said. I also switched from Superfloss to Glide with a threader and flossing is much easier and faster.

#7 Post by **methoddan** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:18 am

For those curious I have In-Ovation C uppers and In-Ovation R lowers.

#8 Post by **methoddan** » Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:42 pm

Today is my 1 month anniversary of being braced. Today happens to also be my 2 year wedding anniversary to my beautiful wife!

Staring at my teeth multiple times a day has lead me to believe that my teeth have not moved. However, seeing and comparing the pic from 1 month ago and flossing have shown some small progress. What do you all think?

Before and After: 1 month progress

The month has been been pretty easy pain wise and eating has been pretty easy. My first adjustment will be on Oct 4th. I will be getting new wires on upper and lowers.

1 month down and and 14 more to go.

#9 Post by **methoddan** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:59 pm

Hey everyone. I had my first adjustment (at 8 weeks) earlier last week. Since my ortho's office is across the street from my dentist's office, I went in to get my arch wires removed. Then got a deep cleaning with my hygienist. Finally back to my ortho for new wires. I got a bigger upper arch wire. While putting in the upper, the assistance/tech broke a bracket, so they had to put on a new bracket. No big deal, except a little more time in the chair. My ortho then did some minor IPR on my front lower teeth to make more space to promote more movement. I got a new, but same size lower arch wire. I left and thought I would be back in 6 weeks for my next adjustment. However after each lunch, I noticed my lower right wire was poking up in the back. They had bent the wire ends down, so I knew something was wrong. I called my ortho and they said to come right in. I rushed over and got right into the chair. The tech takes a look and immediately calls my ortho to take a look. Apparently the wire rolled, but only on the right side due to a bend in the middle. They pulled the wire and corrected it. It has been fine since. Very weird, but glad it happened right away when I was close to get it addressed.

Before and After: 2 month progress

Again, I see some progress, but I am getting impatient. Come on IPR. Help move those lower teeth.

#10 Post by **methoddan** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:41 am

Today is my 3 month update. I am very happy with my progress. Let me know what you all think. I go in for my second adjustment on Nov 14th.

Before and After: 3 month progress

#11 Post by **QueenElizabeth** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:05 pm

[quote="methoddan"]Today is my 3 month update. I am very happy with my progress. Let me know what you all think. I go in for my second adjustment on Nov 14th.

Wooot!!

Your teeth are looking great!!

I can't wait to see the crowding in my bottom teeth go away.

#12 Post by **methoddan** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:17 pm

Thank you! Not only is my crowding going away, but so did my tan from the summer months of golfing.

#13 Post by **Lia77** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:06 am

Great progress. They will have straightened out in now time!

#14 Post by **methoddan** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:13 am

Quick update on my journey. Progress has slowed a little, but I am very pleased with my results. My next adjustment is Jan 3rd. Happy holidays everyone!

Before and After: 4 month progress

#15 Post by **methoddan** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:40 pm

I hope everyone had nice holidays! I just had my 5 month braces anniversary. I also had my 3rd adjustment. New thicker wires on top and bottom. I believe my top is as thick as they will be for the rest of my treatment. I also got a power chain on top. Let me know what you think.

Before and After: 5 month progress

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