Chris' Braces Story! week 79 with Updated Pics!! 22nd Jun 08

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#76 Post by **cbradac** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:35 am

Hi all! Thought i'de post up a quick hello!

just finished all my uni exams! yay! What a stressful month! You'de think after having so many exams, since i'm 4th year into it now, i'de be use to it - well i guess in a way i am. Just some exams are always going to be tough!

Well i've had no problems with my teeth lately! no pain, no nothing! just having fun getting all the food out of them when i'm out. hehe, gotta love it! I haven't been taking as many photos these days. I use to take photos like every 2 weeks, but now it seems to have changed to every adjustment.

It seems these days they're moving quite slow with the spring in place and all. But im sure once that tooth becomes attached to the arc wire they'll be plenty of movement! The gap now is a good 5-6mm - well for having the spring in place for about 3 months now, that seems like a good effort!

Well there's my little update, be sure to look out for more photos soon!

ciao!

#77 Post by **cbradac** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:50 pm

Thanks guys! Well i wish the next two week were full of sleep ins! hehe.

Now it's just work all the way, and lots and lots of guitar!

And i have noticed too with this new top wire in place, he did mention it would have an effect on the roots, because it was a square wire as opposed to a round wire - so torque can be created to swing the teeth. Engieering at its finest hehe. So yeah the top teeth have moved alot and they're looking good i must say!

Chris!

#78 Post by **cbradac** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:52 am

Hey there Rage

thanks for watching! Nope it's a 6 string classical acoustic. Yeah classical acoustics have very wide necks

And i've even been drinking heaps of coffee lately too, been working quite alot - and just the other day as i was driving home from work my fuel pump in my car died! what a nightmare, my whole car stopped - had to leave it at work over night, not cool hehe.

Finally got it fixed the next day after waking up at 5am to try and fix it before work in the rain! lol. So glad it's better, and yeah with all this coffee no staining the braces woohoo!

#79 Post by **bracesafter40** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:34 pm

Hey guys!

Thought i'de just post some updates of my progress.

The open coil is doing its job just great!!

I was just going to ask anybody, with this open coil spring, once that tooth begins to move in or over the progress of the spring, will the other 3 teeth that are already in line, move out of line by any chance???? I really hope they don't.

Well, I have a coil spring as well and yes my other teeth are moving out of the way to make room and now it is all misaligned

. I guess it is a part of the plan.

Look at this pic - http://bp2.blogger.com/_iSOoKG3aTeM/RoJ ... 37_mod.JPG

By the way, your progress is amazing! Can't wait to get there as well.

#80 Post by **cbradac** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:25 am

Hey guys! i have my next check up tomorrow! so i'll post the photos straight after i get home

hopefully there's enough room now to start pulling this tooth in!

#81 Post by **sgguy** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:48 am

Hi Chris,

Your progress is quite astonishing... are u on Damon braces?

#82 Post by **cbradac** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:06 pm

Hi all! Thought i'd just post those progress shots up. I took them today. I've been having abit of pain with my braces as of recently, i can feel the roots of the bottom teeth moving around. But its alright now. Here they are.

Here's a comparison between my when the spring was placed on March 23rd (12 weeks in), compared to 32 Weeks

As you can see, a huge difference! and in about 5 weeks my ortho said he'll start pulling that tooth in with the rest of them! woo hoo! finally. Nearly 5 months with this open coil spring!

Oh also, nah these are just normal braces, not Damon braces, i'm not even sure what Damon braces are

As you can see on the left picture, they closed up the gap to straighten out the other 3 teeth, then they had to reopen it again to allow the other tooth to fit in.

look forward to hearing some feedback

#83 Post by **Laurie** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:59 pm

That's wild how they can get that one little tooth worked into there! It's so great!

My husband plays guitar. Just thought I'd throw that in there! LOL!

#84 Post by **Milk n Cereal** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:47 pm

I can't believe I haven't checked out your story before! Your progress is absolutely amazing so far.

It looks like that spring is doing the trick, 5 weeks and the little guy will be joining the team!

I watched a couple of your YouTube videos. Very impressive! I picked up a guitar for the first time about three weeks ago. Everything is so much harder than it looks.

Looking forward to following your progress!

#85 Post by **cbradac** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:08 am

Hi! thanks so much for all your nice words

i can't believe how quick my teeth are moving too!! wooo makes me happy

#86 Post by **cbradac** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:38 am

Hi guys, just letting you all know, this tooth now will definitely be pulled in at my next appointment! wow what a great thing that will be! i so can't wait!!!

:)

#87 Post by **MissDiana** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:13 am

Chris, your progress is insane! Your lower arch looks fantastic ... how is the top coming?

#88 Post by **cwatt1** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:54 pm

Just stopping by to say hello, Chris! Your teeth are looking great. I've got this one wonky tooth also; like you mine wasn't bracketed when I was first braced, and I've got a spring to make room for it also.

Great to hear they're going to start drawing yours forward

#89 Post by **cbradac** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:15 am

Hi guys! thanks for all your replies! i'm amazed at my progress too! Well the top is coming along great i must say!

I'll post some photos of the tops change over the past 7 months or so

keep posted! i'll be sure to post more progress soon

#90 Post by **victor36** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:45 pm

Hi Chris!

Looking forward to seeing pics of your lower lateral finally getting wired in. When it finally does happen, it's going to feel so normal & natural, like it's been that way all your life....

~Victor