I've had my braces for 4 months. Expecting to have them for 18 months. Inovation-R's upper and lower.
I had x-ray's today, to make sure my teeth/root alignment was good. Apparently it was!
I got my molar buildups OFFFF!!! What a blessing! They used a small tool (looked like a Dremel tool), and basically ground them down, until they were gone. No pain at all.
I was started on Class 2 elastics. I haven't felt any pain with these just yet, but have had a slight headache. Just slight. Lower #6 to upper #3. This has actually helped my jaw feel more comfy, as my overbite was becoming INCREDIBLY noticeable, and uncomfortable. Now, these elastics are pulling my lower jaw forward, and it has made my bite more comfy.
I got a braided-looking thing on my upper six, front teeth, to close gaps. Is this a power-chain? I love the way it looks! It makes my teeth look so straight! Anyway, it was to close a gap (that I didn't have before braces), and 2 hours after wearing this device, my gap is gone, plus the smaller, hair-line gaps are gone from those teeth as well! Plus, because it's white, it makes my upper archwire look less noticeable! I love it!
At my next appointment, in 6 weeks, they will be repositioning a few brackets. Since my teeth have straightened, they'll need to reposition some brackets to change the way my teeth are moving.
When I went in, they asked me how I thought my treatment was going. My concerns (very noticeable overbite, gaps, concerns that my lower teeth have slowed in their movement) were all addressed. And, actively treated! I'm so happy and feel so encouraged!
Hope everybody is doing well!
Have a wonderful Monday!
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