justjenn

So I just got done brushing and flossing for the night. I noticed a small gap that's now between two of my teeth so I decided to look at my before pictures. I had no gap at that time but I had a tooth in the bottom middle that was badly crooked (never liked that tooth). So, I got out my mirror just now and looked at my teeth. That tooth is almost straight now! If that's why the small gap (that only me, my dentist, and ortho would notice) is there, it's welcome to stay longer. I can't believe I've ...

I came home for a few days due to a bad sunburn and while home, my wires became slightly loose. I sometimes feel like my teeth are moving way to too quickly and wonder if this could be why my wires are loose. I called the ortho this morning and they said that it's normal, but I'm not so sure about. I go back for my first adjustment on June 18. I want to try to stick it out until since it doesn't really hurt. Now though, I can't eat anything on that side of my mouth for fear of my wire sliding. Kinda ...

Today starts week 3. So far, basically good. I went to the dentist last week for what I thought was a badly chipped tooth. It was just glue from the brackets driving me nuts. He was able to file down the glue and it's much better. He told me that my teeth have already shifted pretty dramatically. I was surprised but happy. I'm almost able to eat normally, with the exception of meat. Last night was the first time I've really had any pain since the first few days and it bothered ...

Tonight marks the end of week 1. It's not as bad as I thought it would be. I think I'll probably be eating more and more solid type foods by the end of week 2. I'm able to eat bread, rice, peas, beans, and other soft foods with no difficulty. I also haven't had to use wax since Sun. and that makes me very happy.

BTW, I have pictures but for some reason they won't load on here.

This is the end of day 4 with braces. I thought I'd be really self conscious with them on, but I'm not. I actually don't notice the bottom ones at all. The top ones are kinda awkward, but I'm sure that will pass. I can't eat normally and that bugs me. I'm not a very patient person.

Oh, I have to wear mine for 2 years and I'll have jaw surgery for overbite correction around the half way point.