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- Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:11 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Smilehope's story
- Replies: 120
- Views: 20889
Re: Smilehope's story
So it's 2 weeks since I had my braces off. Suddenly the 2 years seems like it went by in a flash. I'm really happy with the result. My teeth aren't perfect. I'm a little self-conscious of the black triangle between upper incisors, but everyone says they don't see it. My lower teeth midline remained ...
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:05 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: 8 months and no change
- Replies: 4
- Views: 757
Re: 8 months and no change
Sorry to hear this. Eating and smiling do get easier. Are you sure there's no movement? Sounds like you should have a chat with your orthodontist, they may be able to say what they are expecting at his stage & if you are on track. Pictures will often help.
- Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:57 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Smilehope's story
- Replies: 120
- Views: 20889
Re: Smilehope's story
Thanks, Anna. I never had a crossbite though, just complete overbite. Surgery was never mentioned.
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:51 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Smilehope's story
- Replies: 120
- Views: 20889
Re: Smilehope's story
Well, it's been a looooong time since I came here! Feeling a bit lonely as I don't recognise many names on the site from when I started. 22.5 months later and I'm still here. BUT I know my braces are coming off in 35 days time. They're not perfect, I never really thought they would be, by my oh how ...
- Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:32 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Jem's belated story
- Replies: 199
- Views: 54911
Re: Jem's belated story
I'm ok thanks, Jem. Bit of a slow phase but getting there. Have photos from last week which I'll try & post soon. Should be debraced by end of year - will you be sticking around to keep an eye on us?
- Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:13 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Jem's belated story
- Replies: 199
- Views: 54911
Re: Jem's belated story
Looking good, Jem. I'm sure you'll be happy when they're off. I don't think anyone other than you will notice that little lateral - they'll just see that the teeth are lined up nicely.
- Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:02 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Skeptical
- Replies: 2
- Views: 533
Re: Skeptical
Hi Secarb. I had a bite plate for the first 6 months. The way it was explained to me it was keeping my bite open while my bottom teeth were brought forward. Now 15 months in my bite is getting better although I can only bite with my back teeth if I pull my lower jaw back. Still getting better all th...
- Sat May 25, 2013 11:41 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: 1st adjustment - done. 9 weeks until the next! (PHOTOS)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2080
Re: 1st adjustment - done. 9 weeks until the next! (PHOTOS)
Good start- they'll look lovely when you're done
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:59 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Journey begins! After 4 teeth out/braces same day... Day 6!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1965
Re: Journey begins! After 4 teeth out/braces same day... Day
Well done for getting started - your teeth are going to look fab. I'm over a year in and I hope only 6 months away from finishing. It's lovely when your teeth straighten out (or "unravel" as my ortho says!)
- Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:34 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Smilehope's story
- Replies: 120
- Views: 20889
Re: Smilehope's story
The double elastics seem to be doing the trick. Although my ortho reckoned on my gaps closing at 1mm per month, they have already moved so I can't get my little finger in the gaps, even sideways. A bit of aching and creaking going on, but manageable.
- Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:16 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: A true overbite?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9488
Re: A true overbite?
Hi, carlarae, my problem was pretty much all overbite ("complete") with associated crowding. My initial papers said class II division 2 as well. My understanding is that the class II just refers to skeletal pattern - more prominent upper jaw relative to lower - not an abnormality as such. ...
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:12 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Smilehope's story
- Replies: 120
- Views: 20889
Re: Smilehope's story
Had another appointment this week, my 9th I think. I wasn't sure if any movement but he seemed happy. I am now using double "red" elastics across the extraction sites. I also have a powerchain on my lower front 6. The powerchain isn't hurting at all, but my uppers ache today. I managed to ...
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:01 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Betsy's getting braces
- Replies: 209
- Views: 51505
Re: Betsy's getting braces
Hi Betsybug, I hope you're levelling out now. We were braced at the same time, but I've still got a way to go yet!
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:13 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Dunc's Dental Dialogue
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4648
Re: Dunc's Dental Dialogue
Hi, Duncan - looking much straighter. You've even got the same black triangle as me! Can you feel the extra torque from the rectangular wires? I find different teeth ache on different days. I hope the elastics work their magic quickly for you.
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:09 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Smilehope's story
- Replies: 120
- Views: 20889
Re: Smilehope's story
Thanks, Jem. One year feel significant, and I should be at least half way now. It feels as if the bulk of the work is done, although when I list what needs to be done it still seems like a lot! Close extraction gaps, sort bite, widen upper arch more, further straightening / gap reduction. Maybe I'll...