Elastics Names (bear? unicorn? ostrich?)
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I have ring tail lemurs to wear during the day and "purple" to wear at night the "purple" are actually lime green in color about twice as strong as the lemurs. My ortho took pitty on my poor phone answering soul and gave me lighter elastics during the day so I can actually talk. since half the roof of my mouth is occupied by a mound of acrylic (bite Plate) I have enough trouble talking with out the limitied ability to open my mouth. and I have a standard hooks on bottom goes over the front teeth and back down config. byebye overbite!!!
Extract #3 6/07 implant 10/07
Upper Molar bands
Bite Plate 12/12/05-5/20/06
spacers all lower arch first 10 weeks
Braced 12/12/05
New ortho 2/8/07
Upper Molar bands
Bite Plate 12/12/05-5/20/06
spacers all lower arch first 10 weeks
Braced 12/12/05
New ortho 2/8/07
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mine are called "bummer" no joke. how funny is that
chris
chris
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3m clarity on top changed to supertorque metal
3m victory metals bottom
estimated treatment time 16-20 months
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ok, had to bump this thread up because im now a fellow elastics-wearer
I received my first packet of elastics early last week.
I'm wearing Impala like Vonster is
2F (3/16") 6 oz
Mannnn, they are a pain to keep on. They are so tight. At least I've reached this point, after having an underbite for so many years, never really thought i would be wearing elastics. It signifies the conclusion of my treatment after my surgery.
I feel like such a total braceface now with these elastics on. Plain braces is a breeze compared.
I received my first packet of elastics early last week.
I'm wearing Impala like Vonster is
2F (3/16") 6 oz
Mannnn, they are a pain to keep on. They are so tight. At least I've reached this point, after having an underbite for so many years, never really thought i would be wearing elastics. It signifies the conclusion of my treatment after my surgery.
I feel like such a total braceface now with these elastics on. Plain braces is a breeze compared.
Nahhs, Jaw Surgery 'n all<
Progress Pictures on Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 Debracing/Teeth Whitening Pictures on Pg 16
Lower JAW Surgery: May 2006 Debraced: March 2007
Progress Pictures on Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13 Debracing/Teeth Whitening Pictures on Pg 16
Lower JAW Surgery: May 2006 Debraced: March 2007
When I wore elastics, they were Cathys. I think I may have also worn Bills for a short while.
Seems like a lot of you guys have animals and not people for elastics.
But I have to say, the prize goes to "Bummer." That is just too funny!
Although, if I created an elastic, I suppose I'd name it "Owie!" (exclamation point included, LOL).
Seems like a lot of you guys have animals and not people for elastics.
But I have to say, the prize goes to "Bummer." That is just too funny!
Although, if I created an elastic, I suppose I'd name it "Owie!" (exclamation point included, LOL).
I'm the owner/admin of this site. Had ceramic uppers, metal lowers ~3 years in my early 40's. Now in Hawley retainers at night!
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I'm in Japan!
H6 Elastics HEAVY
6mm(1/4")
And yes, "HEAVY" is written exactally like that on the bag.
A friend of mine who had braces a few years ago said they start you in heavy, then drop you to thinner elastics as your treatment goes on. Anyone else experience this?
H6 Elastics HEAVY
6mm(1/4")
And yes, "HEAVY" is written exactally like that on the bag.
A friend of mine who had braces a few years ago said they start you in heavy, then drop you to thinner elastics as your treatment goes on. Anyone else experience this?
~jlb~
Braced 5/19/06 - Full Metal Mouth!
Went topless 07/27/07!
Totally NAKED 08/30/07!
See my braces story with lots of pics here:
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... 2806#92806
Braced 5/19/06 - Full Metal Mouth!
Went topless 07/27/07!
Totally NAKED 08/30/07!
See my braces story with lots of pics here:
http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... 2806#92806
Why are they named???
O.K. MIGHT BE A STUPID QUESTION, STILL NEW TO THE BRACE THING, BUT WHY ARE THE ELASTICS NAMED??
IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR REASONING BEHIND THIS??
PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME.................
Cor1
IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR REASONING BEHIND THIS??
PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME.................
Cor1
I started with medium ("Bill") and have been in them for the last 7 weeks. I guess it depends on what the ortho is trying to achieve.Jillianleab wrote:
A friend of mine who had braces a few years ago said they start you in heavy, then drop you to thinner elastics as your treatment goes on. Anyone else experience this?