Lea's story...Update and pics pg. 5

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#46 Post by **joney** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:42 pm

Hi Lea

Great news that the tooth is in front now. The bite plate sounds painful and I suppose if the purpose was to stop the tooth sliding behind the bottoms, which is no longer happening, then you will be ok. To be on the safe side why don't you call the ortho and explain what is happening and get the nod that it is ok to continue, as you are doing now, until your next appointment.

Keep trying with the flossing, I had trouble at first because my teeth were so jam packed close together but it is really easy now. Once the teeth loosen up a bit it gets a lot easier.

Regards
Joney

#47 Post by **lea72104** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:31 am

flossing has gotten loads better. Still having trouble getting back between the molars with bands. Thanks guys for the advice, I thought it should be alright because it's not really moving any teeth...

#48 Post by **cbradac** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:57 pm

Hey lea!

great progress so far

!

I know flossing can be a pain too

but trust me after having braces on for a while and everything starts to move into place, it all starts working!

I'm really looking forward to watching your journey!

take care lea

#49 Post by **lea72104** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:20 am

I talked to my ortho...well the receptionist lady, Becky, She said that i'll be alright without the bite plate until my next adjustment next week. she said to continue wearing it when i eat and sleep. I have been really good about not hitting my brackets without it, so that's a relief. Some of my teeth are a bit sore right now. The front on mainly. Ah well that's gotta mean some movement! Flossing has been pretty alright lately. I can tell that my teeth are moving even if it's only a little!

#50 Post by **sifumacho** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:09 am

Flossing has been pretty alright lately. I can tell that my teeth are moving even if it's only a little!

it's a good news...it seems that u've got use to the braces..flossing always a trouble for me..but after practising a lot..now it's a breeze~! For sure u've practised a lot also..

I'm happy with your excitement seeing the movement of your teeth...i'll wait for ur next entry..best of luck..=]

#51 Post by **lea72104** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:57 pm

Alright, adjustment #1 is tomorrow at 10am. I'm not too sure what to expect.. I plan on reading some of the other posts to find out though. I believe that I'll probably find out when I will get the lowers tomorrow as well. That may have to wait another month before i'm told though....Hopefully not. I took some pictures to track my progress and I believe that i can tell quite a bit of movement. I have some yucky stuff on the back of my teeth. I'm not sure what it is and I didn't notice it until I took the pictures. I tried scrubbing it off and it didn't work. Maybe one of you guys have an idea. I have an appointment to get a cleaning in August but I think i'm going to make one for a little bit sooner than that.

My boyfriend noticed a bit of a gap forming! That's good news if you ask me! He's been sooo supportive. When my teeth have been especially sore, he makes me softer foods...*I don't cook*...

Anyway, here's the pics! Pardon the yucky backsides!

Arch before braces:

Day 1:

28 Days later:

#52 Post by **Nawners** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:40 pm

Holy cow!!

You have had so much movement! I bet you're really excited!
Congrats

#53 Post by **flesh-was-sweet** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:00 pm

Hi there Lea!

Absolutely fantastic progress, it's great to see so much movement after such a short time!

All best with the remainder of your journey!

Anni

#54 Post by **lea72104** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:01 am

Thanks guys! I just got back from my first adjustment and it went pretty well. My ortho is please with the progress. She says 1 more month and i can get rid of my bite plate! She will be putting a .16 niti in next adjustment on the 25th of may. We'll discuss the lowers then. she kept the same .14 niti this time and added a couple of wire ties to each of my Canines (The pointy ones. .. it think that's the right term and where she put them!) she covered them with ligs so you cant really see them. here's a pic!

#55 Post by **J Brace** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:36 am

Wow, you have had a lot of movement. I can't wait to get mine on!

#56 Post by **platinum** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:28 pm

Your front teeth have moved a lot!!!!
Have your teeth been sore?

You have very nice colour choices for your ligs

My first was purple, but I think it was too dark. So now I have had pink ligs twice.

Nice that you can rid of your bite plate soon!!!!
I have mine still, although I dont wear it work.

#57 Post by **sifumacho** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:09 pm

Hi lea!
i think you were braced 4 days after me..but how come your teeth move faster than me?this is unfair!! hehe..no..i'm just joking..you are lucky and having a great progress..so keep uploading your story and photos..congratulation!

#58 Post by **lea72104** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:20 pm

sorry guys!
Platinum- I forgot to answer your question...my teeth have been a bit sore. the front two mostly...but it's getting much better...the only thing i have noticed new is that the front left (pics right) has been ultra sensitive to cold lately...

I have noticed the gaps getting a bit larger i think....i'll post before pics to see if you guys notice it or if it's just my imagination...also if i'm not mistaken..that lateral (i think that's the right term on the left side) has come down a little more as well

1wk after first adjustment...

day of first adjustment

#59 Post by **sifumacho** » Sat May 05, 2007 2:00 am

great pics,lea!thanks for sharing them..

the only thing i have noticed new is that the front left (pics right) has been ultra sensitive to cold lately...

i use mouth rinse containing potassium nitrate..it helps a lot for me..it reduces the sensitivity to coldness and hotness..you should try!

anyway best of luck,lea..later put your pictures,so that we can ensure whether the gaps are larger for real or it 's just your imagination thanks..=]

#60 Post by **lea72104** » Tue May 22, 2007 11:06 am

I put some pics up from the beginning to show the newer folks how quickly teeth can get into a better alignment.

Today's adjustment was fairly quick. I went in, brushed my teeth (which i don't normally do because i brush them right before i come in, but i had had lunch with a friend) sat down in the chair, they clipped off my wire ties and took of my ligs and wire...I brushed and flossed again. Then the ortho came over (this was my first time seeing this particular ortho, there are three in the office and i usually see the other two)....He asked how the bite plate was and then told the assistant to put in the .16 niti....Next appt. on the 13th of June, i get spacers again and possibly brackets as well. The next appt after that, my 3rd adjustment and on the 19th, i get the rest of the goodies for the bottom!!!!

My teeth are already a bit tender, but not too bad....I also went to the hygienist today and got a cleaning. She said that my teeth are looking really good and that my cleaning habits are great!! She was amazed that i had no bleeding gums (I did at my last adj.) I think she is used to seeing teens with braces not flossing. She also said that Crest ProHealth would help with sensitivity...I bought some last night!

Well, it's time to go outside and enjoy this gorgeous Indiana weather!
Lea