My Innovation journey, age 25

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str8k8
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My Innovation journey, age 25

#1 Post by str8k8 »

Hey guys,

I've had my braces now for 7 weeks (and counting) and we've had our ups and downs

The first few weeks were quite literally a pain. I've now (luckily) reached the stage where they don't really hurt anymore :D but this feeling seems to be joined by the feeling of being SO TOTALLY OVER IT!! :evil:
So I figured there's no better time to start my braces story to get a wee bit of encouragement from the lovely Archwired community.

I have Innovation-C on top. I will be getting Innovation-R (I think) on the bottom next month.

Pics to follow after this, my 7th post :wink: :wink: :wink:
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str8k8
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Before braces

#2 Post by str8k8 »

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/1152/fSHfrF.jpg

(unsure if this is the best way to upload)
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str8k8
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After 6 week adjustment

#3 Post by str8k8 »

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7602/C3PMTx.jpg
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erin5550
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Re: After 6 week adjustment

#4 Post by erin5550 »

Looking good!
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strinder
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Re: My Innovation journey, age 25

#5 Post by strinder »

They look great! I'm not sure what the difference is but I got ice braces fitted today and they look pretty similar to yours :) how have you found them?
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str8k8
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#6 Post by str8k8 »

strinder wrote:They look great! I'm not sure what the difference is but I got ice braces fitted today and they look pretty similar to yours :) how have you found them?
Yer i think ice brackets are pretty similar!

Theyve been pretty good so far! Im definitely happy that i wwnt with ceramic over metal. I'm on the second wire now and can barely feel that theyre there. Although i didnt eat with my front teeth for maybe 6 weels because it felt so strange haha.

How are you finding it on day 2?
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nybizzle
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Re: After 6 week adjustment

#7 Post by nybizzle »

[quote="str8k8"]http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7602/C3PMTx.jpg[/quote]

Wow! Big changes in just 7 weeks! Do you have ceramic on the bottom too?
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strinder
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#8 Post by strinder »

[quote="str8k8"][quote="strinder"]They look great! I'm not sure what the difference is but I got ice braces fitted today and they look pretty similar to yours :) how have you found them?[/quote]

Yer i think ice brackets are pretty similar!

Theyve been pretty good so far! Im definitely happy that i wwnt with ceramic over metal. I'm on the second wire now and can barely feel that theyre there. Although i didnt eat with my front teeth for maybe 6 weels because it felt so strange haha.

How are you finding it on day 2?[/quote]

I'm really pleased I went for the clear ones over metal, I can't even begin to think how different I would look with metal ones. Also I'm pleased at how much I'm getting used to them and they feel weird is after I brush my teeth.

However my teeth are hurting so much! I only have one tooth that isn't hurting so I had to use only that tooth to eat my dinner this evening. I even went out today to buy some extra painkillers! What was your experience?
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str8k8
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#9 Post by str8k8 »

nybizzle wrote: Wow! Big changes in just 7 weeks! Do you have ceramic on the bottom too?
Thank you for your encouraging words :D :D :D
I only have the top braces on so far! But il be getting metal on the bottom in 3 weeks.
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str8k8
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#10 Post by str8k8 »

strinder wrote: I'm really pleased I went for the clear ones over metal, I can't even begin to think how different I would look with metal ones. Also I'm pleased at how much I'm getting used to them and they feel weird is after I brush my teeth.

However my teeth are hurting so much! I only have one tooth that isn't hurting so I had to use only that tooth to eat my dinner this evening. I even went out today to buy some extra painkillers! What was your experience?
Ah the first week or so were difficult at meal times. I learnt to love soup! My back molars on each side aren't bracketed and i definitely remember just having to use those teeth to eat with. I also remember the day when a dairylea cheese triangle was too hard. But that will quickly get better so dont you worry!! They are distant memories for me now!

...Until i get my bottom braces next month! I don't know how it would be with both top and bottom braced at the same time. Did you get both? Or just top?
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KellyGreen
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Re: My Innovation journey, age 25

#11 Post by KellyGreen »

Wow, you and I have very similar "before" teeth (with the titled top incisors). I'm definitely going to be following your story! How long are you in for? It has been 1 week for me so far. 12-18 months to go, lol!

A lot of people mention more pain after the first wire change. You didn't experience that? What are your goals?

I posted a story, but it won't let me upload pics. :(
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str8k8
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#12 Post by str8k8 »

KellyGreen wrote:Wow, you and I have very similar "before" teeth (with the titled top incisors). I'm definitely going to be following your story! How long are you in for? It has been 1 week for me so far. 12-18 months to go, lol!

A lot of people mention more pain after the first wire change. You didn't experience that? What are your goals?

I posted a story, but it won't let me upload pics. :(
Ahh i will keep an eye out for your story and pics too...I think you will be allowed to post pics after 7 posts!?

So im alnost at 8 weeks now, out of a total estimated 18 months.

I was expecting a few sore days after the first adjustment but i had very little pain...It just felt very tight for the first day or two afterwards. And tbh i havent noticed any more movement since either...Although its only been two weeks. I need more patience haha. I remember seeing pretty awesome results at around 3 weeks with the first wire.

Im sooooo looking forward to a straighter and wider smile!!
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KellyGreen
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#13 Post by KellyGreen »

str8k8 wrote:
KellyGreen wrote:Wow, you and I have very similar "before" teeth (with the titled top incisors). I'm definitely going to be following your story! How long are you in for? It has been 1 week for me so far. 12-18 months to go, lol!

A lot of people mention more pain after the first wire change. You didn't experience that? What are your goals?

I posted a story, but it won't let me upload pics. :(
Ahh i will keep an eye out for your story and pics too...I think you will be allowed to post pics after 7 posts!?

So im alnost at 8 weeks now, out of a total estimated 18 months.

I was expecting a few sore days after the first adjustment but i had very little pain...It just felt very tight for the first day or two afterwards. And tbh i havent noticed any more movement since either...Although its only been two weeks. I need more patience haha. I remember seeing pretty awesome results at around 3 weeks with the first wire.

Im sooooo looking forward to a straighter and wider smile!!
Did your ortho indicate how wide he could get your arch?

My ortho was vague. His family actually invented the Damon braces so I just assumed he knows how to make the most of them even though I gained significant knowledge about braces before I went in. I need to ask next time.

I wonder if I can bookmark your thread.
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str8k8
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#14 Post by str8k8 »

KellyGreen wrote: Did your ortho indicate how wide he could get your arch?
No, I still haven't asked that question. I think I'm slowly seeing my smile widen. Although I could just be imagining that haha. I guess if/when my ortho attached brackets to my final molars it will widen.

Do you have brackets on all of your teeth? My last molar on each side is currently unbracketed.
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claribeary
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Re: My Innovation journey, age 25

#15 Post by claribeary »

Your progress after 7 weeks is amazing! :D They make me excited. I just got my braces on last night and I can't wait to see some form of noticeable change. :jump:

My last molars are unbracketed as well - a total of 4 of them. :)
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