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"Laurie" I've decided to just start smiling with my teeth showing anyways. At least people know I'm trying to fix the situation.
Both my lateral teeth overlap my central teeth as you one tooth does. I don't know about you but I'm so anxious for that to be remedied.
So true Laurie. I'm so excited to see my lateral moving along. I feel a bit silly looking in the mirror every chance I get. But hey it motivates me to continue having a positive attitude so it works for me!
I almost forgot I came here to ask a question and then I got "lost" browsing around! My bit seems to be changing quite a bit. What is concerning me a bit is when I bite down on my left side my molars (or something in the molar area) makes a "crunching sound". It worries me a bit. My teeth feel and look normal. Do you think I could compressing the wire or something to make that sound?
I have that same thing going on. Since I don't have moalr bands, I checked to see if my brakets were knocking. I did the open, bite, open, bite thingy to myself in the mirror. No brackets clanking. I figured it was just the wire from the movement of our teeth. I'll check back to see if anyone has a better answer.
Upper and lower 1st premolars extracted
Uppers braced 4/6/07 & Lowers braced 4/20/07
ceramic brackets and rectangular arch wires
Est. term: 30-36 months
De-banded: 3/04/09 w/ LBR and U&L Essix
Well I'm off to the Ortho to get my lowers braced in a few minutes! The "crunching" sound has stopped but I am still going to ask my Ortho about it. I have noticed that I am clenching in my sleep. Not good.
Well the deed is done! It was a bit trickier to get the lowers braced. The assistant cut the wire too short two times and had to remove it and replace it. I didn't expect to get the cement build up on my molars...it has made eating a lot trickier and messier! I guess I will get used to it soon enough. My ortho said I will get a stronger wire for my uppers at my next adjustment in 4 weeks and I will most likely start elastics then too. The "crunching" sound was due to an issue with the arch wire. It has split ( not completely). I got the same type of wire for my uppers.
Minlou, aside from the alignment correction you're undergoing, your teeth look like they are in fantastic shape! I'm ashamed to say I'm a bit jealous. LOL
Ugh...what a day. I started off my day already feeling quite sore. Then my 3 year old charge accidently hit my mouth with his quite hard head which split my lip open. The edges of the wound kept catching on my braces and tearing it further I finally decided that I needed to get it looked at and went in to my GP who said it either needed stiches or to be "glued". He gave me the pros and cons and I chose to have it "glued".
So, now I have a big fat lip, my teeth are really sore and I'm having a terrible time eating with these stupid molar buildups (or whatever they are called!). Yes, I am having a pitty party!!! I need some chocolate!
Min, that SUCKS!!! I hope your lip feels better and that swelling goes down for all the celebrating for the 4th. Geez, split your lip open...I guess you'll be using some wax on those brackets. Cross your fingers that it will have healed a sufficient amount so that you can try and eat some good bbq tomorrow.
Upper and lower 1st premolars extracted
Uppers braced 4/6/07 & Lowers braced 4/20/07
ceramic brackets and rectangular arch wires
Est. term: 30-36 months
De-banded: 3/04/09 w/ LBR and U&L Essix
I hope your 4th of July was filled with yummy BBQ Miss Smiley!
I am so amazed at how quickly mouth stuff heals! I was coordinated nicely yesterday strutting my red and blue lip which was fitting for the holiday. I'm still having a tough time eating but I keep trying. I'm headed out to a friend's birthday dinner tonight at a chinese restaurant so that should be fun and interesting.
I'm contemplating a move to Colorado in a year. My one big "con" (besides leaving my friends ) is switching orthodontists. Has anyone here done that? Was it a big pain?
Not much to report here. I'm still seeing consistent improvement in both arches. My upper centrals are now hitting the lower brackets when I chew. So, I'm trying to chew differently LOL. It isn't very effective. I think I'll stick with a smoothie for breakfast.
I've been busy trying to come up with boy's names. The adoption agency said that I most likely will get a baby boy since I didn't specify what sex and there are so many more baby boys in Ethiopia up for adoption. Boy's names are so hard! Current choices right now are Brooks, Caedmon, Brooklyn, Asher & Alastair. For a middle name I would like to use either Morgan (my grandfather) or Byron (a college professor I learned so much from).
linda21 wrote:Posh and Becks (who've recently relocated to the US to be nuisance there after leaving a trail of uber trash in England and Spain) are on par with Paris Hilton in the "famous for doing nothing" stakes. Granted Becks does look good in his soccer gear They have a boy named Brooklyn. Everytime I hear about Brooklyn (no matter in what context) I immediately think of Posh and Becks. Eww. But if you like, go for it! A name's gotta mean something and your kid has got to wear it for the rest of his life.
Good point Linda. I thought of their son having the name. It's off my list...I don't think I would like that connection!
It has been pretty uneventful here. I had an appointment on August 6th. Both my upper and lower arch wires were changed to a 14 from a 12. Not a huge change but I am continuing to see significant changes so it is all good!
I finally decided that I needed to get it looked at and went in to my GP who said it either needed stiches or to be "glued". He gave me the pros and cons and I chose to have it "glued". 
I hope your lip feels better and that swelling goes down for all the celebrating for the 4th. Geez, split your lip open...I guess you'll be using some wax on those brackets. Cross your fingers that it will have healed a sufficient amount so that you can try and eat some good bbq tomorrow.
) is switching orthodontists. Has anyone here done that? Was it a big pain? 
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