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  1. 1st Adjustment 10/20/11

    by , 10-20-2011 at 08:51 PM
    Ok so another appointment today, had all my ligs changed to white instead of clear this time, see how I like these. They were able to get 3 more bands on but I am still left without 2, ugh, I have to go back next week for spacers AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN! and then back a week after that for a regular appointment. I didn't even feel the bands being put on this time, it was pretty easy. I do not think my wire will be replaced until after all the bands are finally in place. I have some more spaces on my bottom ...
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  2. 10/02/2011 Update

    by , 10-02-2011 at 10:50 PM
    I seem to be doing much better, already feels like I have been in my braces for a long time, no problems. I haven't even had my first adjustment yet, but I have not had to use wax or had any mouth sores, I am so happy about that. What I cant stand is eating, It seems like such a process to get all the food out from around the brackets. It defiantly is a good way to not eat so many sweets because after one cookie I am like that is it, I just want to get them clean again. I still have a hard time ...
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  3. Getting Braces on 9/15/2011

    by , 09-24-2011 at 10:20 PM
    Ok so on 9/15/11 I went in for my braces appointment. When I first got there they took several pictures of my face, smile, teeth, etc, they made molds of my teeth which did not bother me like it did some people because I have had these done before when getting a night guard made, I knew what to expect. My advice is don't think about it and breath through your nose it only takes a minute each time. After this they went ahead and started to fit me for my molar bands, this was NOT fun for me at all! ...
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