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I took the plunge last Thursday and got braces again to correct some imperfections on my bottom arch. I was still in retention with my previous orthodontist but selected a new doctor for the re-treatment, and I'm very pleased with this decision. I'm braced on my bottom front 8 and treatment is expected to last for about 6 months.
I had Damons before but I went with traditional metal brackets this time, and these brackets are definitely bigger and thus more visible. I guess maybe I just have tiny teeth because these brackets look and feel HUGE! But regardless, I know this sounds weird, but I'm soooo glad to be back in braces to get the smile I've always wanted!
The orthodontist started me out with a .16 square wire to speed up treatment and I can definitely already feel and see some small movements. I'm hurting a bit, but again, so happy to be this much closer to the perfect smile!
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Yeah, some of the teeth were rotated and one tooth was shorter than the others. Of course, the orthodontist also found additional issues that I hadn't even noticed, so I'm really glad I decided to visit this new orthodontist after some frustrations with my previous one. Basically this is the finishing and fine-tuning that my previous orthodontist should have done but didn't (and didn't seem willing to do).
The total cost for the limited treatment will be $1415 ($695 at bonding plus $120/month x 6 months).
Thank you for the compliment on my top arch! I'm pleased with the way it looks post-braces. I'm still wearing my Essix-type retainer at night. New ortho found some minor things I could correct on the top, but I'm dunzo with full braces. Although, part of my current treatment plan is for new ortho to smooth the edges of my top front teeth so that they're even. And eventually I'll repair the chip that I've had since I was 13.
That's great that this new ortho is more thorough and will be correcting those minor changes for a smaller fee. I'm 9 months into my treatment and ortho is anticipating my debrace date for March...I feel my teeth aren't as nice as I want them to be...I wonder if three months is enough to get my concerns corrected. At my last adjustment, I got new thicker wires but no power chains so a few minor gaps opened up. Also my right upper and lower teeth are not interlocking like they are on the left. I hope to get those minor gaps and the alignment of my right upper and lower teeth corrected at next adjustment.
Good luck with your treatment and keep us posted on your progress!
I'm one week in, and I can already see some improvement. Below are before and one-week pics. I know the orthodontist will do more detailing, but I'm pleased with the progress so far.
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Looking good, keep up the good work! (I was so tempted to say "Oh you're looking down in the mouth, please cheer up" but that is too goofy, even for me.)
Dan
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. -- Buddist saying
