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2nd to last adjustment

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cellardoor
, 01-28-2009 at 10:17 AM (745 Views)
Well today was the day! I had my second to last adjustment and found out I'm getting my braces off in 8 weeks: March 25, 2009!!!! Horray.

But the appointment today was so painful. It lasted an hour and a half (a good portion of that was spent waiting). I got a new threader on the bottom teeth and one on the top teeth. I also have the h-chains, I believe they are called, on top and bottom. Elastic wear switched from triangles to mid-lines, which I've discovered are more difficult to put on.

So 4 more weeks until my next, and final, adjustment. I'm counting down the days!
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  1. mariahfromchicago's Avatar
    Congratulations on getting a debanding date.
    Hope the pain goes away soon and good luck at your last adjustment in 4 weeks.

    You are lucky you didn't have to have braces on for long.
  2. cellardoor's Avatar
    thanks mariah. i do feel lucky because i'm actually getting my braces off early! estimated treatment time was 14 months, and i'm getting them off at 11 months.
  3. Sunny's Avatar
    Fantastic news Cellardoor ... your countdown is a short one!

    I'm not sure what h-chains are, but are the same as powerchains ... look like a row of ligatures joined together and help keep the teeth nicely 'tied' together? Whatever they are ... as long as they do the finishing job well ... what more could you ask for!

    Good luck with your new elastics and preparing for your final adjustment!
  4. BracedHonda's Avatar
    I am so happy for you, congratulations! I hope the pain subsides soon and the days pass with ease. Please keep us posted.
  5. cellardoor's Avatar
    sunny- it sounds like the h-chains and powerchains are the same thing (and also i remember your pics and it looks the same too)