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#76 Post by **TinGrin4460** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:38 am

I have to have four fillings. I have postponed them twice, but I have to go in tomorrow to have the first two done. Geez. I had my second adjustment done on Thursday. Ouch.

#77 Post by **BracketRacket** » Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:57 am

Ouch! Hope they go well!

The first one was easy-peasy! He did have to inject me a second time after he started, but after that, so quick! I'm so used to being numb on top, I forgot how weird the bottom feels -- my lip was bad for about three hours. Next time it's a molar, so he needs to do the "block" injection into the back, so not quite as easy, but hopefully not too bad.

Next up, first adjustment on Monday! Hmm, what color to pick?

#78 Post by **BracketRacket** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:55 am

Check this out!!

For reference, the day I got my braces

One-month pic. This was taken about a week ago, on 10/18, four weeks after my braces were installed

The day before my first adjustment (10/24 -- two days ago!)

Day of first adjustment (10/25 -- yesterday!) Dark purple ligs and a power chain between my front teeth

Today! (10/26)

Granted, there are now larger gaps between my central and lateral incisors on both sides, but how cool! My teeth are pretty ouchy, but at least I know they're at work! I also am down to one wire (yay!) and my bottom braces will be placed on Dec. 13 (spacers on Dec. 6).

#79 Post by **jensceana73** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:36 am

HOLY POP CORN

You've had some serious movement is just a matter of...of....HOURS!!!!!! That's totally awesome

You've gotta be totally freakin out...(in a good way) Good Luck to you and keep posting the awesome pics......

#80 Post by **BracketRacket** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:51 am

Thanks -- happy!
But it's kinda weird -- the gap's been there so long, it's a little strange to have it be so small!

Now I wonder what'll happen before my next adjustment -- will the gap close and the other gaps stay bigger? Will it open up more and straighten and the other gaps get smaller? A little of each? Stay tuned!

#81 Post by **BracketRacket** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:58 am

Still owie on and off, but I'll take it!

My dentist canceled my appt and rescheduled for Nov. 18...boo! Wanted to get that over with.

#82 Post by **TinGrin4460** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:43 pm

Does anybody on here feel as though the braces are dropping lower? Every two weeks I get this feeling and then I have to head back to my dentist for her to do an adjustment.

#83 Post by **BracketRacket** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:32 pm

What do you mean? The wire/brackets shifting?

#84 Post by **TinGrin4460** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:06 pm

Sometimes I feel as though the braces are lower. I don't know if the movement cause me to feel as though the braces have dropped a notch of two. It happens every two to three weeks or so. I had an appointment today but I went to the doctors instead. Sorry I can't take my doctor and dentist on the same morning.

#85 Post by **farmboy** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:46 am

I knew power chains worked quickly, but that IS some pretty swift movement! Congratulations!

And don't worry about the gaps forming between the other teeth. I'm sure your orthodontist will give you a lengthier power chain later on to take care of that.

#86 Post by **BracketRacket** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:09 pm

Still sooo gappy!

I know it'll all even out in the end, but now that I've seen movement like that, I'm curious about the next step. I bet it will involve a longer powerchain.

My teeth have been hurting on off, it seems like one tooth or another is sore almost every day. Also been rubbing on one side, I'm using wax, etc., like it's going out of style!

#87 Post by **BracketRacket** » Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:07 pm

I can whistle! I haven't been able to since the surgery!

(OK, so I can't whistle that well yet...but still exciting!)

#88 Post by **BracketRacket** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:51 pm

Ramping up for "Spacers -- Round Two!"
Been having some tooth pain on and off, nothing too bad. One side has decided now is a good time to tear up my cheek.

#89 Post by **BracketRacket** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:23 pm

Round two starts tomorrow, bright and early (at least for me, I work nights!)

#90 Post by **BracketRacket** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:41 pm

Incidently, I have a feeling I'm enjoying my last Skittles for awhile (shh, don't tell anyone I'm eating them!)

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