Penny's Braces Story **2 mo/1st adjustment pics on pg. 2**
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yay i found you lol !! you sound exactly like me when it comes to flossing, i've been really good about it. But it definately is not fun, everytime i do it i wonder if i'll get better at it, but seems like there is no hope for me right now lol . how is everything going now, has your pain went down any???
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Ugh, so today I had the first step to try to win a huge new project for work. I could tell that I was already the youngest person in the room, and with braces on too, I felt like the client looked at me like I'm a little kid and not a capable manager. We still have to submit our proposal and go through the interview process, but I'm worried I'm going to blow this for the firm.
And now, with just two errant keyboard clicks, I vaporized the rest of my post. *sigh* I just went on and on about my worries about appearing too junior and not capable of handling the project because I'm younger (33) than our competition and look even younger than that because of my braces, even though I know I can totally manage their project. I need to get the insecurities out of my head before I will it to be true.
Food-wise I've been eating almost anything I want, but still not biting and pulling on things, like biting into a sandwich and tearing off the front part. I'm self-conscious about food in my teeth, but most times I've found that nothing's actually showing when I check myself in the mirror. (Brushing reveals another story entirely.)
Speaking of brushing, I bought a couple of travel toothbrushes and toothpastes to keep in my car, purse, etc. Well, the ones I got were terrible!! I brushed twice with the travel toothbrush and it's all frayed and nasty. The travel one I got from my ortho is still working great.
What else? I'm paranoid about staining my ceramic brackets and/or clear ligs...maybe absurdly so? I would like some red wine, but I've been only having white. (Can I have a nice, full-bodied red??)
Have pics from one week into treatment, but I didn't see much change so I don't think I'll post.
And now, with just two errant keyboard clicks, I vaporized the rest of my post. *sigh* I just went on and on about my worries about appearing too junior and not capable of handling the project because I'm younger (33) than our competition and look even younger than that because of my braces, even though I know I can totally manage their project. I need to get the insecurities out of my head before I will it to be true.
Food-wise I've been eating almost anything I want, but still not biting and pulling on things, like biting into a sandwich and tearing off the front part. I'm self-conscious about food in my teeth, but most times I've found that nothing's actually showing when I check myself in the mirror. (Brushing reveals another story entirely.)
Speaking of brushing, I bought a couple of travel toothbrushes and toothpastes to keep in my car, purse, etc. Well, the ones I got were terrible!! I brushed twice with the travel toothbrush and it's all frayed and nasty. The travel one I got from my ortho is still working great.
What else? I'm paranoid about staining my ceramic brackets and/or clear ligs...maybe absurdly so? I would like some red wine, but I've been only having white. (Can I have a nice, full-bodied red??)
Have pics from one week into treatment, but I didn't see much change so I don't think I'll post.
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Okay, pics to compare before braces with day 8 in braces....I can already see some movement in the top teeth that are cooperating! I didn't think there was any movement in those teeth until I looked at the pics. When I look in the mirror I still see the way it was and the crooked wire.
Before -- 6/16/08:
Day 8 -- 6/24/08 (Natural Smile):
Day 8 -- 6/24/08 (Showing All Teeth):
Before -- 6/16/08:
Day 8 -- 6/24/08 (Natural Smile):
Day 8 -- 6/24/08 (Showing All Teeth):
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Some progress pics; I'm at day 18 now. And I can't believe how much I didn't even want to smile in my before picture. I can't wait to have straight teeth!!
Before:
Day 8:
Day 18:
Day 8:
Day 18:
Why are the ligs on my two bottom right (left in the photo) metal brackets so GREEN!?! I got my teeth cleaned at the dentist a few days ago and he was like, "Oh, you decided to get green ligs!" and I said, "Nooooo..." I wonder what I ate that did that! At least it's only on the bottom and on the metal, so it isn't that noticeable. But still! Eeeeew! If I knew what did it I'd be more careful. I don't want lime green teeth!
Before:
Day 8:
Day 18:
Day 8:
Day 18:
Why are the ligs on my two bottom right (left in the photo) metal brackets so GREEN!?! I got my teeth cleaned at the dentist a few days ago and he was like, "Oh, you decided to get green ligs!" and I said, "Nooooo..." I wonder what I ate that did that! At least it's only on the bottom and on the metal, so it isn't that noticeable. But still! Eeeeew! If I knew what did it I'd be more careful. I don't want lime green teeth!
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Day 1:
Day 30:
So there are my latest pics. I can see some progress on the top, but those bottom teeth don't really want to move. I'm ready for a check-up and my wires changed, new ligs, etc., but I still have 4 more weeks til my appointment. *sigh* Oh well....I feel like my teeth are dingy and dirty. Maybe I'll just go ahead and call them for a lig change. They said I could if I really wanted it.
I was freaking out a couple of weeks ago about this big presentation that our company had to give to win a big new project for our client, and how I felt bad about having braces and looking too young and inexperienced and I didn't want to blow it for the firm. Well, I actually was well prepared for the interview, and I felt confident, and I did a great job! We got called back for a follow-up, and I should hear something from the client either tomorrow on Monday. I didn't let my braces stand in my way, and I think I also proved to the client that I do have the experience and skills they need, so yay! We'll see what happens....I'm going to be really disappointed if they choose the other firm.
I'm now eating just about any food I want (although still staying away from the forbidden foods list). I'm biting into and tearing things more than I thought I could. The teeth that hurt the most right now are the canines, so I guess those are on the move.
Day 30:
So there are my latest pics. I can see some progress on the top, but those bottom teeth don't really want to move. I'm ready for a check-up and my wires changed, new ligs, etc., but I still have 4 more weeks til my appointment. *sigh* Oh well....I feel like my teeth are dingy and dirty. Maybe I'll just go ahead and call them for a lig change. They said I could if I really wanted it.
I was freaking out a couple of weeks ago about this big presentation that our company had to give to win a big new project for our client, and how I felt bad about having braces and looking too young and inexperienced and I didn't want to blow it for the firm. Well, I actually was well prepared for the interview, and I felt confident, and I did a great job! We got called back for a follow-up, and I should hear something from the client either tomorrow on Monday. I didn't let my braces stand in my way, and I think I also proved to the client that I do have the experience and skills they need, so yay! We'll see what happens....I'm going to be really disappointed if they choose the other firm.
I'm now eating just about any food I want (although still staying away from the forbidden foods list). I'm biting into and tearing things more than I thought I could. The teeth that hurt the most right now are the canines, so I guess those are on the move.
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First Adjustment
I went for my first adjustment this morning and it took about 15 minutes. The doctor said my teeth were moving well, but recommended power chains on a few teeth to help correct the root rotation problems. So I now have a power chain connecting two top teeth, a power chain connecting two bottom teeth, and a chain connecting three bottom teeth. When the tech put on the chains, it hurt so bad! I was really surprised...I didn't think it would bother me at all. My next adjustment is in another 8 weeks, so a long time from now. I'm still able to eat almost normally but my teeth are sensitive. You can't really see the power chains since they're clear, but I'm sure once they start to discolor and turn yellow, they'll be somewhat more noticeable. I just checked out my comparison pics and I'm pleased to see movement on the bottom arch that I didn't notice in the mirror. (To me they look just as crooked as when I started, so its nice to see movement.) I also still have quite a few tie wires since my teeth are still pretty misaligned. So now for those pics:
Day 1 Front:
2 Month Front:
Day 1 All:
2 Month All:
Day 1 Bottom Arch:
2 Month Bottom Arch:
2 Month Top Arch:
Day 1 Front:
2 Month Front:
Day 1 All:
2 Month All:
Day 1 Bottom Arch:
2 Month Bottom Arch:
2 Month Top Arch:
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