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

Message

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

Hi Chris,

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

#62 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

#63 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!

#64 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!

#65 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

#66 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!!!

:)

#67 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?

#68 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

#69 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

#70 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

#71 Post by **cbradac** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:28 am

Hi guys here's my latest update, had an appointment a few days ago. And he finally attached that tooth! here are the photos.

This is after 37 weeks!

chris.

#72 Post by **cwatt1** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:47 pm

Really great that your wayward tooth is now on its way forward, Chris!

A little hard to tell from the pic -- what's that running from the spring to the wayward lateral? Very interesting configuration!

#73 Post by **cbradac** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:07 pm

Hi guys!

thanks for your comments

the clear thing running from my tooth to the spring is actually a highly tensed piece of elastic, my otho said he needs to bring to tooth forward enough so that he can attach it to the arc-wire i've never seen this method before, but i tell you its working! already i've seen a change, just in a few 5 days!

so by next month it will have come in alot and he will be able to attach it to the arc wire and then line it all up! oh so excited! by bottom arc is so close to being normal hehe.

chris.

#74 Post by **Miss Smiley** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:38 pm

YAy for your wayward being attached!

#75 Post by **victor36** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:12 pm

Hi, Chris!
Congratulations on getting that wayward lateral attached! I'm sure it will line up with the rest of the gang in no time! Here's to fast, smooth treatment!

~Victor