doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
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doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
Well i guess part of it depends on how busy you are, sometimes it feel like time flows quick, other times it feels slow.
But much progress has been made and now im on the downward slope of time.
No regrets here, especially since its been over 10 years from the first time i heard that i need braces until i got them.
But much progress has been made and now im on the downward slope of time.
No regrets here, especially since its been over 10 years from the first time i heard that i need braces until i got them.
Lots of crimes here
1. The upper molars bite too far ahead of the lower molars
2. Missing teeth #s 9, 14, and, 29
3. Open bite
4. Upper midline left of center
5. Lower midline right of center
6. Upper and lower teeth not straight
Sentence - 24 months, turned to 27 month.
Braces removed since 11/06/17
1. The upper molars bite too far ahead of the lower molars
2. Missing teeth #s 9, 14, and, 29
3. Open bite
4. Upper midline left of center
5. Lower midline right of center
6. Upper and lower teeth not straight
Sentence - 24 months, turned to 27 month.
Braces removed since 11/06/17
Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
Not too bad. It will go faster from here on.
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Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
I've had mine on for almost six months (well... upper arch that is. Lowers have only been on for a week mweheh), and I think I have another year to go - less if I'm lucky. The first six months went relatively quickly... but the year remaining? That feels like a lifetime away xD.
Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
One day feels like a lifetime. Looking forward to the final destination, but the trip sucks. Only been at it about 4 months with an 18 month sentence.
Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
I was in braces for almost 21 months. Most people just round up to 2 years, but I'm proud of myself for beating the treatment plan. Honestly, it all passed in the blink of an eye to me. It was hard to believe that a year had gone by when I was making my preparations for surgery...I will say that the last two months really seemed to drag on though. Knowing you're close to the end makes you look forward to it a lot more than when you're in the middle phases waiting for something to change.
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I just hit my 11 month mark and am on the home stretch and it hasn't been too bad, I guess I haven't really experienced anything too unpleasant and saw progress pretty fast. In terms of straightening my teeth I didn't have a lot to do and they're already aligned so I guess now it's dragging slightly because I don't see the point in having them on!
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Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
Yes! This! What IS the point in having them on when nothing seems to be happening?! I'm sure something is happening but what? What?!angelina wrote:I just hit my 11 month mark and am on the home stretch and it hasn't been too bad, I guess I haven't really experienced anything too unpleasant and saw progress pretty fast. In terms of straightening my teeth I didn't have a lot to do and they're already aligned so I guess now it's dragging slightly because I don't see the point in having them on!
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I have had mine for 6 and a half months so far and it has flown. The changes have really amazed me so far which I suppose makes the time go quicker? I think I need two to three years treatment in total but going by how quickly things have moved I don't know what could take so long!
Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
One year is short, its when you past that two year mark that you start worrying if they will ever come off. At that point it's hard to remember what your teeth felt like without braces.
Braces on: 2/25/2013. Braces Off: 12/23/2015
Current Retainers: Hawley Top, Essix Bottom, and Permanent Lingual Bottom
Current Retainers: Hawley Top, Essix Bottom, and Permanent Lingual Bottom
Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
It does seem like an eternity at the beginning of the treatment, but that one year will go by so quick. I can't believe that it seems like it was only yesterday that I got braced and now 17 months have gone by and I'm off braces.
Offenses: Skeletal and Dental Class 2 malocclusion
Sentence: 12-15 months
Jailed: 3/24/15
Released: 5/24/16
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Sentence: 12-15 months
Jailed: 3/24/15
Released: 5/24/16
Life behind brackets: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=48554
Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
I'm suppose to be have my braces for 2 years but now it's 2 years and 2 months because I went on a vacation. When I first got them, I thought 2 years was forever but honestly I don't even notice my braces anymore, time flys. Right I'm in my 9th month, going to my 10th. It's gonna be a year in October 26th. Good luck!
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Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
Im pretty content with how things are going, it just seems boring because i feel like all i have to gain at this point is the last 5%, not much to gain in a years time, but it took a long time before i got braces, so im not in any kind of rush to be done (its been over 10 years from first hearing that i needed braces to be able to get started, so another year is nothing, just boring is all)
Lots of crimes here
1. The upper molars bite too far ahead of the lower molars
2. Missing teeth #s 9, 14, and, 29
3. Open bite
4. Upper midline left of center
5. Lower midline right of center
6. Upper and lower teeth not straight
Sentence - 24 months, turned to 27 month.
Braces removed since 11/06/17
1. The upper molars bite too far ahead of the lower molars
2. Missing teeth #s 9, 14, and, 29
3. Open bite
4. Upper midline left of center
5. Lower midline right of center
6. Upper and lower teeth not straight
Sentence - 24 months, turned to 27 month.
Braces removed since 11/06/17
Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
One year flew by for me! The second year was slower. Now I'm working towards my third year and it's even slower. Hoping they come off by the end of 2016.
Hang in there! Hopefully you are on the downward slope, because you never know!
Hang in there! Hopefully you are on the downward slope, because you never know!
SARPE: December 19, 2013
Expander out/TPA in: May 13th, 2014
Upper and lower braces: May 21, 2014
Lefort I + BSSO + sliding genioplasty: June 11, 2015
TPA out: December 17, 2015 (due to issues)
Braces off: November 28th, 2016!!!
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My ArchWired thread (last updated November 29th, 2016)
Expander out/TPA in: May 13th, 2014
Upper and lower braces: May 21, 2014
Lefort I + BSSO + sliding genioplasty: June 11, 2015
TPA out: December 17, 2015 (due to issues)
Braces off: November 28th, 2016!!!
My blog
My ArchWired thread (last updated November 29th, 2016)
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Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
Lucky you! I've got friends who've had them on for almost three years, time flies.
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Re: doesn't 1 year of braces seem like forever?
Yeah I hope it doesn't become longer, but if it does it's not everything and I'm not in a hurry.jaime wrote:One year flew by for me! The second year was slower. Now I'm working towards my third year and it's even slower. Hoping they come off by the end of 2016.
Hang in there! Hopefully you are on the downward slope, because you never know!
Lots of crimes here
1. The upper molars bite too far ahead of the lower molars
2. Missing teeth #s 9, 14, and, 29
3. Open bite
4. Upper midline left of center
5. Lower midline right of center
6. Upper and lower teeth not straight
Sentence - 24 months, turned to 27 month.
Braces removed since 11/06/17
1. The upper molars bite too far ahead of the lower molars
2. Missing teeth #s 9, 14, and, 29
3. Open bite
4. Upper midline left of center
5. Lower midline right of center
6. Upper and lower teeth not straight
Sentence - 24 months, turned to 27 month.
Braces removed since 11/06/17