My Innovation journey, age 25
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My Innovation journey, age 25
Hey guys,
I've had my braces now for 7 weeks (and counting) and we've had our ups and downs
The first few weeks were quite literally a pain. I've now (luckily) reached the stage where they don't really hurt anymore but this feeling seems to be joined by the feeling of being SO TOTALLY OVER IT!!
So I figured there's no better time to start my braces story to get a wee bit of encouragement from the lovely Archwired community.
I have Innovation-C on top. I will be getting Innovation-R (I think) on the bottom next month.
Pics to follow after this, my 7th post
I've had my braces now for 7 weeks (and counting) and we've had our ups and downs
The first few weeks were quite literally a pain. I've now (luckily) reached the stage where they don't really hurt anymore but this feeling seems to be joined by the feeling of being SO TOTALLY OVER IT!!
So I figured there's no better time to start my braces story to get a wee bit of encouragement from the lovely Archwired community.
I have Innovation-C on top. I will be getting Innovation-R (I think) on the bottom next month.
Pics to follow after this, my 7th post
Re: After 6 week adjustment
Looking good!str8k8 wrote:http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7602/C3PMTx.jpg
Re: My Innovation journey, age 25
They look great! I'm not sure what the difference is but I got ice braces fitted today and they look pretty similar to yours how have you found them?
Yer i think ice brackets are pretty similar!strinder wrote:They look great! I'm not sure what the difference is but I got ice braces fitted today and they look pretty similar to yours how have you found them?
Theyve been pretty good so far! Im definitely happy that i wwnt with ceramic over metal. I'm on the second wire now and can barely feel that theyre there. Although i didnt eat with my front teeth for maybe 6 weels because it felt so strange haha.
How are you finding it on day 2?
Re: After 6 week adjustment
[quote="str8k8"]http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7602/C3PMTx.jpg[/quote]
Wow! Big changes in just 7 weeks! Do you have ceramic on the bottom too?
Wow! Big changes in just 7 weeks! Do you have ceramic on the bottom too?
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[quote="str8k8"][quote="strinder"]They look great! I'm not sure what the difference is but I got ice braces fitted today and they look pretty similar to yours how have you found them?[/quote]
Yer i think ice brackets are pretty similar!
Theyve been pretty good so far! Im definitely happy that i wwnt with ceramic over metal. I'm on the second wire now and can barely feel that theyre there. Although i didnt eat with my front teeth for maybe 6 weels because it felt so strange haha.
How are you finding it on day 2?[/quote]
I'm really pleased I went for the clear ones over metal, I can't even begin to think how different I would look with metal ones. Also I'm pleased at how much I'm getting used to them and they feel weird is after I brush my teeth.
However my teeth are hurting so much! I only have one tooth that isn't hurting so I had to use only that tooth to eat my dinner this evening. I even went out today to buy some extra painkillers! What was your experience?
Yer i think ice brackets are pretty similar!
Theyve been pretty good so far! Im definitely happy that i wwnt with ceramic over metal. I'm on the second wire now and can barely feel that theyre there. Although i didnt eat with my front teeth for maybe 6 weels because it felt so strange haha.
How are you finding it on day 2?[/quote]
I'm really pleased I went for the clear ones over metal, I can't even begin to think how different I would look with metal ones. Also I'm pleased at how much I'm getting used to them and they feel weird is after I brush my teeth.
However my teeth are hurting so much! I only have one tooth that isn't hurting so I had to use only that tooth to eat my dinner this evening. I even went out today to buy some extra painkillers! What was your experience?
Ah the first week or so were difficult at meal times. I learnt to love soup! My back molars on each side aren't bracketed and i definitely remember just having to use those teeth to eat with. I also remember the day when a dairylea cheese triangle was too hard. But that will quickly get better so dont you worry!! They are distant memories for me now!strinder wrote: I'm really pleased I went for the clear ones over metal, I can't even begin to think how different I would look with metal ones. Also I'm pleased at how much I'm getting used to them and they feel weird is after I brush my teeth.
However my teeth are hurting so much! I only have one tooth that isn't hurting so I had to use only that tooth to eat my dinner this evening. I even went out today to buy some extra painkillers! What was your experience?
...Until i get my bottom braces next month! I don't know how it would be with both top and bottom braced at the same time. Did you get both? Or just top?
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Re: My Innovation journey, age 25
Wow, you and I have very similar "before" teeth (with the titled top incisors). I'm definitely going to be following your story! How long are you in for? It has been 1 week for me so far. 12-18 months to go, lol!
A lot of people mention more pain after the first wire change. You didn't experience that? What are your goals?
I posted a story, but it won't let me upload pics.
A lot of people mention more pain after the first wire change. You didn't experience that? What are your goals?
I posted a story, but it won't let me upload pics.
Ahh i will keep an eye out for your story and pics too...I think you will be allowed to post pics after 7 posts!?KellyGreen wrote:Wow, you and I have very similar "before" teeth (with the titled top incisors). I'm definitely going to be following your story! How long are you in for? It has been 1 week for me so far. 12-18 months to go, lol!
A lot of people mention more pain after the first wire change. You didn't experience that? What are your goals?
I posted a story, but it won't let me upload pics.
So im alnost at 8 weeks now, out of a total estimated 18 months.
I was expecting a few sore days after the first adjustment but i had very little pain...It just felt very tight for the first day or two afterwards. And tbh i havent noticed any more movement since either...Although its only been two weeks. I need more patience haha. I remember seeing pretty awesome results at around 3 weeks with the first wire.
Im sooooo looking forward to a straighter and wider smile!!
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Did your ortho indicate how wide he could get your arch?str8k8 wrote:Ahh i will keep an eye out for your story and pics too...I think you will be allowed to post pics after 7 posts!?KellyGreen wrote:Wow, you and I have very similar "before" teeth (with the titled top incisors). I'm definitely going to be following your story! How long are you in for? It has been 1 week for me so far. 12-18 months to go, lol!
A lot of people mention more pain after the first wire change. You didn't experience that? What are your goals?
I posted a story, but it won't let me upload pics.
So im alnost at 8 weeks now, out of a total estimated 18 months.
I was expecting a few sore days after the first adjustment but i had very little pain...It just felt very tight for the first day or two afterwards. And tbh i havent noticed any more movement since either...Although its only been two weeks. I need more patience haha. I remember seeing pretty awesome results at around 3 weeks with the first wire.
Im sooooo looking forward to a straighter and wider smile!!
My ortho was vague. His family actually invented the Damon braces so I just assumed he knows how to make the most of them even though I gained significant knowledge about braces before I went in. I need to ask next time.
I wonder if I can bookmark your thread.
No, I still haven't asked that question. I think I'm slowly seeing my smile widen. Although I could just be imagining that haha. I guess if/when my ortho attached brackets to my final molars it will widen.KellyGreen wrote: Did your ortho indicate how wide he could get your arch?
Do you have brackets on all of your teeth? My last molar on each side is currently unbracketed.
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Re: My Innovation journey, age 25
Your progress after 7 weeks is amazing! They make me excited. I just got my braces on last night and I can't wait to see some form of noticeable change.
My last molars are unbracketed as well - a total of 4 of them.
My last molars are unbracketed as well - a total of 4 of them.