Kriz's Brace Story (Pics page 2)--Updated 05-12-07

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#1 Post by **Kriz** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:53 pm

I am a 28 yo pharmacist, who has finally decided to fix my smile. I have always been told throughout my life that i needed braces by my family dentist, but I was in the same situation as many here on these boards in that my parents just couldnt afford it. So now that I have finally gotten out of school and started my career, I have decided now is the time. After a few consultations I found an Ortho I really liked and decided to go ahead and get the ball going.

I have had 4 premolars extracted and have had my braces now for about a month. The first few days were torture.. I had some bad pain and couldnt stand for my teeth to even touch each other,, however now I am pain free and doing fine

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Here are a few starter pics

Hope to see these change very quickly.

Kriz

these were taken the 1st day I got brackets, I have had my wire now for 3 weeks.. I will post more pics at my adjustment

#2 Post by **Kriz** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:23 pm

Man didnt realize my bottom teeth have Zero arch.. they are in a box formation.. no wonder they hurt like (insert your choice of words here, after all you know what it feels like)! Wow pictures make you see a whole side of your teeth you didnt see before..

Kriz

#3 Post by **sjsarre** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:20 am

Hey... Congrats on getting braced..

Your bottom row look much like mine. I had a box shape and now they are slowly curving around..

Looking forward to seeing your update pics!

#4 Post by **Joanna20** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:43 am

HI! Nice pictures! I think those gaps will close in no time and from now on it will only get better.
Joanna

#5 Post by **Leslie022** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:28 pm

Be sure to keep taking those pictures! They're a great way to actually SEE your progress!

Congrats on getting braced!

#6 Post by **Kriz** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:25 pm

can yall see anything? I cant

its been a month now. Heres some pics.

Kriz

NOW

July 5th

#7 Post by **Kriz** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:19 pm

I have a wire on the bottom, just not connected to the lower front four. He wants to move my "trouble teeth" before he hooks up my front 4 bottom ones. Sorry I forgot to mention that. Let me get yall a closer pic..

Kriz

#8 Post by **sharonm** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:18 pm

Congrats on starting your treatment.Have you got used to the yet?

#9 Post by **Kriz** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:06 pm

Sharonm: Yes I have gotten use to them

. Every now and then I have a tender moment, but most of the time I forget they are there. I am also now expecting to see them when I look in the mirror, so that no longer shocks me.

NO pain at the moment, but some pressure still every now and then.

Kriz

#10 Post by **Kriz** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:14 pm

ok I went in for my adjustment 1 week earlier than expected. So here is a pic of my 1st adjustment and my new pretty pink ligs. I also got some sporty wire ties to help rotate my stubborn teeth so we can get those gaps closed

day braces were on:

Today:

here is my overbite:

and top arch:

My bottom front 4 are still not connected

Its ok, he said we goota turn my crooked teeth 1st. Maybe next time

Kriz

#11 Post by **Kriz** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:07 pm

I got my adjustment today.. new arch wires on bottom and top! I also got power chains on the bottom to help close the gaps and give my 4 front bottom teeth to move. Ouch my teeth hurt! Went halloween theme!

Here's my pics:

July 5th

1st adjustment:

2nd adjustment

Today!

Kriz

#12 Post by **Kriz** » Tue May 08, 2007 7:30 pm

Sorry been gone so long, life kinda took over for abit. Here is my latest update with beginning pics for comparison.

July 2006

Today

Kriz