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I noticed something kind of funny. I'm missing all 4 molar ligs!

I'm almost positive I haven't knocked them all off on my own. I think the ortho asst. forgot to put them on! I don't think it's that big of a deal since nothing is poking me.

Maybe this is normal before debanding?

Thank you guys so much for the replies! I cannot wait to get them off already! It seems like the last month is the longest wait. :D Here are the pictures! day 1: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/kimmu/braces002-2.jpg today: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/kimmu/DSC06277.jpg You can see ...

WOW! I haven't updated in a super long time! I've been so busy with school that I haven't had the time to get on here, my bad! So I've had 2 adjustments from my last update. Some pain but mostly just fine. On my last adjustment on 5/1, my ortho insisted in pulling off on of my brackets and repositio...

Long time no update! I just went on my 3rd adjustment today and they gave me elastics that I have to wear all the time except for eating of course. They were giving me a really terrible headache when I was first trying them on but now I'm getting used to them and its not so bad after all! Pictures! ...

HAHA! A speeding ticket, how cute. Sorry bracedagain, you're going to have to deal without that $126.50 fine.

Thank you all so much for the support. I wake up everyday and go "hey, my teeth are straighter today." I LOVE that feeling.

Long time no update! I went in for my first adjustment about 4 days ago. It went really smoothly and was really quick. Its been a month and 3 weeks today since I got them. I've noticed so much improvement. Its really crazy how fast your teeth can shift. day 1: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/...

I just had my first adjustment on Monday and noticed one of my ligatures fell off one of my molars! I was wondering if this is a big deal? Should I try and see my ortho about it or can I just wait until I have to go back for my next adjustment in January? Thanks so much!

Thanks all of you who commented. :D Its nice to see people going thru the same things as I am. Its only been 4 days and I think I see a little bit of movement! My canines are starting to straighten out a little bit and I see a bit more of an arch shape already on my lowers. Flossing takes me about 1...

Wow! I love your teeth! Thats such great improvement in just a few months! Oh btw, I love your orange and black ligs.

Today was my day! I went in at 10:30 and was out by 11:20! Superr fast and pretty painless. Everything is going pretty good so far. I feel a little icky about one of the hooks poking at my mouth, but other than that its not too annoying. Yayy! Finally, I get to start my journey to straight teeth. :)...

So I finally get my braces tomorrow and I'm just a ton of emotions all at once. Happy/scared/excited/worried. Mostly happy though. :D I've had my spacers in and out for about 3 weeks. I was given an estimation of 9 months w/ braces so I'm really hoping this will be super quick and easy! I'm excited ...

Hm, that is pretty interesting! I think I would want to have my braces taken off before my funeral. I would sort of stink if you died right before you get them off though.

I think I'll run out and enjoy one before my braces on Wednesday.

Wow! Great progress. I'm so jealous of your super-white teeth!

Your teeth look awesome! I'm jealous!