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#16 Post by **Granola** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:21 am

Hi Linda21!

I am so excited to hear all about your amazing progress, and wanted to offer you congratulations on being a new auntie!

Your teeth look fantastic. Thanks so much for all of the great photos. You must be so excited. I am for you!

#17 Post by **Blonde_Metal04** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:10 am

Hello Linda!!

I just stopped by to read your story-- sorry I'm so late on the train.... and I enjoyed reading it very much! You are one great writer!

The progress pictures that you have posted look fantastic, and your teeth are absolutely marvelous dahling...
Congrats on becoming an aunt, twice in 4 days!! My best friend of 10 years has a baby boy, and I have been deemed his "auntie", and I love it.. They are precious miracles...

Take care of yourself and congrats!

#18 Post by **Granola** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:16 pm

Hey Linda21! Happy Belated Birthday!

Congrats again on being a new aunt, now times two! That is so cool. I'm very happy for you, and your sister (go! on that big baby and natural delivery, jealous here of that feat)! Wahoo! Such a relief to know the babies and their mums are okay.

I'm with you on the "not asking the ortho when I'll be done" thing! I don't know if I'll like the answer, so I'm just not asking.

Good luck with the doubling up of elastics (and I'm keeping my fingers crossed it is smooth sailing all the way). It sounds like those hooks your ortho attached should prevent any problems of the kind Lucyloop had.

#19 Post by **Blonde_Metal04** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:16 am

Hey Linda!
Great to read about your adjustment, and happy to hear that your teeth are being cooperative about moving. I, also have never heard of "kank," but I think that my teeth might do the same thing...

I have no idea what my time-frame is... as I've only had them a month, who knows? The end is so far away, anyway, lol...
My mini-goal... or dream really, is to have them off by the time I am 21.. which will be a little bit under 24 months...

Great to hear about the adj., and *close gap, close*!!!
Take care

#20 Post by **Xero** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:45 pm

Wow, that was great news! I think I have a "kank", too. Your description is very close to how I would've described it. At least I know what it is now, though. I'll ask my ortho about it at my next appointment.

I also had a big gap too that would NOT close. Powerchain after powerchain, it didn't budge. It finally closed two months ago, when my ortho told me to wear elastics from my upper canines to the last teeth on my lowers. I think the reason it would not close is because if it did close, my teeth would not line up. The elastics had to move other teeth before the gap closed.

Looks like you're very close to getting your braces off as well! Although, people can use the same wires for a very long time. I personally don't care when I get my braces off, though. All I want is for my teeth to be perfect before they're taken off. Here's to hoping all goes well for you!

#21 Post by **David** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:54 pm

I believe the term is cant.

#22 Post by **swiss1** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 12:03 am

Hi Linda, sorry I'm so late joining the band-wagon. It;s been great reading your story and the photos you took are amazing - your teeth look great!

many congratulations on becoming an aunt twice in so short a space of time

..........it's so nice to read news like that, as it puts everything into perspective. Looking forward to reading the rest of your story!

#23 Post by **Granola** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:45 pm

Wow, I can't believe you are at the "10th adjustment" point! Though I'm guessing you can, after 16 long months in.

Ya gotta love those little "emergencies" like a slightly torn powerchain that get you into the office sooner than you otherwise would have been seen.

Seriously though, I'm glad it wasn't something uncomfortable, or major, and that you were seen relatively quickly.

Your ortho:
[quote]â€œO wow, your bite is has really made a move these last 4 weeks â€“ thatâ€™s fantastic. No wonder you experienced a tear. Youâ€™re teeth are on the move.â€

#24 Post by **xtrememkovr** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:39 am

I thought I'd join the cheering section for the gap.

I have my pom poms. I have a slight lisp - but I can still yell pretty darn loud. (If I could borrow your trainer I'd look even better in the Cheerleader uniform, too, I might add. *hint hint* )

X.

#25 Post by **Joanna20** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:40 pm

Hey girl. The tear thing really sucked plus your fitness thing broke! To me that would be a very nasty Monday for everyone around me

I'm glad It's all sorted out now.
1 mm WOW that is awesome!!! You've got like 2 weeks and 2 days so I think it will close by that time!!! That means that you'll get your braces off pretty soon, right? Those imperfections you've just said will be sorted out soon has well?

You must be super excited! Congrats!

Joanna

#26 Post by **crowbaby** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:36 am

When you started telling Ken about your cross trainer I thought you were talking about the elastic in your mouth. It made me laugh when I realized my mistake. - THere are so many things they can do, and with names like "powerchain" I guess it was an easy mistake.

It's inspiring to see your pictures - thanks for sharing them. Looks like you are going great!

#27 Post by **jennandtonic** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:08 pm

Linda congrats on the movement toward gap closure! You're almost there!

Also, no soreness doesn't necessarily mean no movement. You just got used to it, is all! I love the pics, and can't wait until your adjustment update on November 27th!

#28 Post by **Granola** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:31 pm

I am so behind and need to come read your update. I just wanted to stop in and say hello in the meantime. I promise I'll be back to read about what is happening with you, and comment.

#29 Post by **tulip** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:14 pm

I know we're supposed to be talking teeth and not cross-trainers here, but I have to say I think they're a fantastic invention too .. right up there with braces!!!

#30 Post by **jennandtonic** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:51 pm

Speaking of being sidetracked, linda, I simply adore your avatar! It makes me smile every time I see it.

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