New here!

[hannahnana]

Hi everybody! I'm new here. I've posted a couple of questions already, but I wanted to post here to introduce myself.

I've been reading posts since I got my braces, but I just made an account yesterday. I should have made one sooner!

I'm 24, I got metal braces in Feb. My ortho quoted a 4-6 month treatment time, although I feel like it might be longer... I am currently wearing a square wire with clear ligatures.

Thanks for all of the great info about braces!! I really appreciate all of you!

[Jewels]

Hi! It's very interesting that your estimated time was 6 months or less - from reading here it seems like that is rare unless it's a special program. What sort of issues are you trying to fix? Are you happy with your results so far?

Good luck!

[hannahnana]

Well, my bottom teeth started very straight. I am in the process of rotating one tooth. My top teeth started out straight, but my ortho is in the process of leveling my canines. I'm actually really happy... I'm in a rectangle wire already, which is very sore. She said she wants to put rubber bands to close a gap in my bite and that we are almost finished. My teeth have moved very fast. I'm wondering if she will have me wear a retainer for extra long because of the short amount of time in braces...

[Jewels]

Wow! Sounds great! My gap closed up ASAP but moving the back bite is what will take time. I could have just focussed on the gap but I'm realizing how the bite is so important so here I am in braces for who-knows how long. You are fortunate to have all that correct naturally!

I had my bottoms placed on last week. Owww!