Katie's Ortho Adventure-almost 10 mos! new pics pg 8

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#76 Post by **metalmouthmommy** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:20 pm

Welp, today was the adjustment I was hoping would be fruitful.....nada.

Ortho put another spring in addition to the ones I already have on (i'm up to four) and the bite Turbo is STILL on

He was actually happy with my progress, and said if all goes as planned the turbo will be off at my next appt. Sept. 30th. He doesn't think my jabber tooth will be bracketed/braced probably until Oct!!!
I am bummed to say the least. I am so self conscious about the gd jabber tooth! i find myself covering my mouth alot while I am talking. It didn't help that my husband said it looks like a popcorn kernel just hanging out in my mouth either......lol.

so, that was that. no new wires, just another spring.

I will post pics again when i begin to see more space form on the bottom.

#77 Post by **metalmouthmommy** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:21 pm

Reference post......one week after adjustment with added sping.

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

#78 Post by **metalmouthmommy** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:24 pm

FEW MORE

SIDE VIEW MOUTH CLOSED

SIDE VIEW MOUTH OPEN

That is what I am most excited about changing. I really have a hard time with patience during this ordeal!

#79 Post by **real2** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:32 pm

Wow look at that guy! He's finally getting ready to join the party!!

I can bet he will be in line by your adjustment in october!

#80 Post by **browneyedgrl** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:35 pm

Hi Katie,

That looks awesome!!! When is that tooth going to get bracketed and join the party!

B

Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:45 am

Let's hear it for my BEST day in braces YET!!!

Started the day out breaking a bracket off of my back tooth while eating a bowl of Kashi cereal. Called my ortho who told me to come in and guess what............THE TURBO IS GONE!!! MY TEETH WERE SHAVED/SHAPED SO MY JABBERTOOTH COULD BE BRACKETED AND BRACED!!!!!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Honestly, I am SOOOOOOO happy!!! I've been waiting for this day since Feb. when I had the first spring put on and the dreaded blue turbo bites applied!

My mouth is as sore as a mo-fo but that just makes me happier because I know stuff is MOVIN!!!

Inititally I wasn't supposed to have my adjustment until the 30th of this month.....so I didn't think this it'd be happening for a WHILE....Hooray for emergency visits!!!!!!!

#82 Post by **iBorg** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:34 am

Here's to unexpected surprises. I'm sure it's going to be a great party having all your toothers start getting in line and doing the can-can. Can I get in line, YES I CAN!

What you're feeling is not pain. Its the result of too many happy dancing teeth partying as their long lost brother comes into line. You might want to look and catch them, but you won't be able to. They're too clever for that.

Mike

Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:59 am

^ your reply has me cracking up!!!!

Thanks Mike!!!!

#84 Post by **iBorg** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:24 pm

I wrote it while suffering my office's lack of air conditioning. So far it hasn't been below 85 since August 15.

I'm a wee bit irritated about it.

I'm glad I brought a smile to your face.

Mike

#85 Post by ***melissa*** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:34 pm

Katie, I AM SOO HAPPY FOR YOU! woohooo!! That tooth will be in line in NO time now! yay!! thats so exciting!

congrats!

Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:40 pm

Thanks everyone!
I think I can honestly say this is the first time I'm feeling excruciating pain and feel HAPPY ABOUT IT! Hahhahahahaha!

#87 Post by **Miss Smiley** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:23 am

Super exciting!! Now you'll see some more big movement!

#88 Post by **metalmummy** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:29 am

Fistly - sorry for nearly giving myself the same name as you!!

Congratulations!! I bet that tooth comes forward quickly!! You will have to post regular pics!!

Sorry you are in SO much pain but I am sure it will ease in a couple of days and you know it is SO worth it!!!

xxx

#89 Post by **metalmouthmommy** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:45 am

Thanks ALL

I appreciate everyones kind words and support! It's amazing when I look back to my first day in braces pics how much things have changed in just seven months!!!!!!

I am excited to see the final results (however long this may take!)
and every little bit of movement counts!

#90 Post by **metalmouthmommy** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:34 pm

updated 9/22/08....searching for progress
(don't be alarmed by my tetracycline stained back molars, they look like cavities but aren't!)
also I hate how stained my ligs look, but I can NOT give up tea/coffee